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!

Paying God’s Coinage–October 19, 2026

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On St. Ignatius of Antioch and Sts. John Brebeuf and Companions (0:41) Bible Study: Reading from Sunday Oct 18: Matthew 22: 15-21 (8:26) The kindness you show other human beings, is paying God’s coinage. Luke 12:13-21 (17:09) —We need to do good with our money Ephesians 2:1-10 (18:09) —-We are worthy of God’s anger. Letters: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Holy Spirit is the down payment of Heaven-October 16, 2026

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(0:43) On St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Bible Study The Holy Spirit is the down payment of heaven Ephesians 1: 11-14 (2:42) Luke 12: 1-7 (21:19) —Hypocrite in Greek means “play actor” Letters: Daughter planning gay marriage and parent not going. What to do? (31:19) Question about capital punishment? (37:06) — Question about choirs practicing in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Breath?-October 14, 2026

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(00:47) On St. Callistus I and St. Andagrisma Bible Study: Lack of listening to the Holy Spirit leads to envy, jealousy, etc. (5:08) Galatians 5: 18-25 Luke 11: 42-46 (31:25) —Pharisees defined things with a passion. Letters: When does God’s law get written on someone’s heart, at baptism or conception? (37:23) Question on babies conceived […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Giving alms is sacrificial love – October 13, 2026

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(1:22) Saint Edward the Confessor (3:50) Bible Study: Galatians 5:1-6 Blood of the Covenant Righteousness – Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit Luke 11:37-41 Giving alms is sacrificial love Letters: Every sin starts with a lie (34:00) Ethnic heritage (35:52) Having a proper attitude of reverence at Mass (38:44) Can white wine be […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Abraham didn’t trust God causing Mideast Strife

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(01:58) On St. Edwin of Northumbria and St. Carlo Acutis (04:11) 1st Reading Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1 –Abraham didn’t trust God and that is the genesis of Mideast Strife (20:30) Gospel Reading Luke 11:29-32 God wanted all humanity to be together (26:45) On previous Sunday Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 –Refusing the generosity of the King […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

An Apocalyptic Show-October 7, 2026

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On Our Lady of the Rosary (1:24) Bible Study (7:33) Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture? Lk 11:1-4 Which ‘Our Father’ did Jesus really say? Letters: (27:31)) (Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover? Word of the day: Apocalypse (41:30) Phone Callers (43:56) Lydia – Lately, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Is God an Extraterrestrial? – October 6, 2026

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(0:34) St. Bruno of Cologne (3:28) Bible Study: Galatians 1:13-24 Paul defends his apostolic commission Luke 10:38-42 Mary chose Jesus above worldly distractions (26:22) Letters: Should my son take God’s name in vain in a play? The word hallowed means to make holy. What was the purpose of the Crusades? You can send your questions […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Don’t Give Because of Guilt-October 5, 2026

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(0:36) On St. Boniface of Trier and St. Faustina (3:36) Bible Study: Galatians 1:6-12 Paul warns of those perverting the Gospel Luke 10: 25-37 Don’t use your religion to avoid helping people (21:06) Fr. Simon Special announcement! (21:56) Letters: What to do about beggars, Evil in the Bible, on who wrote, “Me thinks I like […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more