True meaning of Begotten not Made – Father Simon Says – January 13, 2026

  • (6:44) Bible Study:
    • 1 Samuel 1:9-20
      • Father shares the interesting things in this story!
    • Mark 1:21-28
      • Everyone has sin. If you don’t think you have than you are wrong!

(22:08) Break 1

  • (24:40) Letters:
    • What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:08) Break 2

  • (38:08) Word of the Day
    • Begotten
  • (42:27) Phones:
    • Mark – How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?
    • Elly – What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?
    • Heidi – I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?
    • John – About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?
Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All is the host of Fr. Simon Says on Relevant Radio. Father Simon delves into the daily Scripture readings, shares a Word of the Day to help you sharpen you vocabulary, and opens the phones to your questions about the Faith. After just a few minutes with Father Simon, you might be convinced that he truly does know it all!