Author: Fr. Richard Simon

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!

Why you should Bury your Relatives Ashes – Father Simon Says – January 19, 2026

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(5:17) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 15:16-23 Father explains the story of Abraham and Issac and how it connects with John the Baptist (21:05) Break 1 (27:54) Letters: Why does the Church insist that the body should be buried in consecrated ground? What should you do if you have a possessed object? Father answers these and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How The Bible Paints It’s Heroes – Father Simon Says – January 16 , 2026

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(4:05) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 8 and Mark 2:1 Break 1 (20:54) Holy Communion is an altar call. (23:02) Daniel – Would it be licit to divorce one’s wife to obtain custody of a child? Break 2 (38:50) Word of The Day – “hearts” Phones: (41:46) April – Is the flood technically genocide? (48:04) Nathaniel […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – What’s the Best Medicine? – January 14, 2026 [ENCORE]

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Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 Father talks about marriage and annulments Mk 1:29-39 In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage Letters: Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses Word of the Day : pharmakiaCallers Does holy water maintain it’s efficacy if you […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Connection of Faith and Obedience – Father Simon Says – January 9, 2026

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(3:48) Bible Study: Luke 5:12-16 How did Miracles affect Jesus? 1 John 5:5-13 The connection between Faith and Obedience (21:40) Break 1 (24:40) Letters: Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn’t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sacrifice and Spiritual Warfare – Father Simon Says – January 8, 2026

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(7:28) Bible Study: Luke 4:14-22 Spiritual Warfare revealed. 1 John 4:19–5:4 You can sacrifice a lot for yourself but can you sacrifice for others? (22:54) Break 1 (25:33) Letters: Is it okay to disfigure yourself if you don’t want to get married? What is the meaning of the word kingdom of God? Why was Lot’s […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Why were their Hearts Hardened? – Father Simon Says – January 7. 2026

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(3:51) Bible Study: Mark 6:45-52 What makes this the central point in the Gospel of Mark? 1 John 4:11-18 Father talks about love and Agape love. (23:05) Break 1 (26:29) Letters: Father tackles a tough question about choosing who to fie and who to hire. Why’d didn’t they name Jesus Emmanuel in accordance with what […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more