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!

50 Years as a Priest – Father Simon Says – May 14, 2025

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(1:41) Bible Study: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Father shares the most interesting thing in this reading. Father talks about lots and what it means. (16:17) Letters: What is exorcism? Is God always suffering on the Cross in all time? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at [email protected] (26:59) Break 1 (28:59) Word […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

From Saul to Paul – Father Simon Says – May 13, 2025

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(1:57) Bible Study: Acts 11:19-26 Why was Paul so against the Catholic Church? Why was Paul originally named Saul? (27:00) Break 1 (27:52) Letters: Should you walk backwards when leaving the Church during adoration? Send father a letter at [email protected] (39:27) Word of the Day One (42:31) Phones: David – is there a conflict between […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV and Reverence – Father Simon Says – May 12, 2025

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(1:53) Bible Study: Acts 11:1-18 Father shares his interpretation of the word apostle. (26:59) Break 1 (28:29) Letters: Why in the old testament did people sacrifice animals? Send father a letter at [email protected] (40:22) Word of the Day Overflowing (41:35) Phones: Carolyn – since Pope has been elected, was he elected to help North America […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Conclave – Father Simon Says – May 5, 2025

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(6:38) Bible Study: Acts 6:8-15 Father explains the background of this passage, which adds to the truth of the Gospel. John 6:22-29 Did you know the Messiah was supposed to bring the mana from the desert back? Did Jesus do this? (24:02) Break 1 (26:36) Letters: Father recommends an encyclical about hope called Spe Salvi […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St Athanasius – Father Simon Says – May 2, 2025

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(9:54) Bible Study: Acts 5:34-42 Who was Gamaliel? John 6:1-15 Father shares insights on this reading (22:16) Break 1 (23:36) Letters: Father answer questions while trying to battle the lawn mower. Send him a letter at [email protected] (29:41) Break 2 (30:38) Word of the Day Felioque Clause (36:08) Phones: Nigel – What’s a good resource […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St Joseph – Father Simon Says – May 1, 2025

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(4:21) Bible Study: Acts 5:27-33 What rules do you make for yourself which goes beyond what God orders? John 20:29 Father explains the royalty of God. (23:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: What does it mean to be born again? Ware the origins of the 54 day Novena? Father answer these and other questions. Send him […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Church in Germany – Father Simon Says – April 30, 2025

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(2:56) Bible Study: Acts 5:17-26 Father explains the different sects within the Israelites. John 3:16-21 Father explains the love of God (21:00) Break 1 (21:55) Letters: Can you baptize your grandchild secretly? Father shares his thoughts on the Polka Mass, which has something to do with Martin Luther believe I or not. Father answers these […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Catherine of Siena – Father Simon Says – April 29, 2025

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(6:23) Bible Study: Acts 4:32-37 Father explains some things that will change your perspective on Early Christians. (19:40) Break 1 (21:40) Letters: Can you go to a non-Catholic Wedding? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (35:45) Break 2 (36:19) Word of the Day Born from above and Pontiff (41:05) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more