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!

Book of Hebrews – Father Simon Says – January 13, 2025

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(7:15) Bible Study: Hebrews 1:1-6 What is repentance? Father explains. (25:45) Break 1 (28:50) Letters: Father talks about the teaching of cremation on the Church and scattering ashes, what does Jesus mean when he says the apostles will be judging the tribes of Israel? Father answers these and many more questions. Write to him at […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – January 10, 2025

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(2:10) Feast of Pope Saint Agatho – He was a successful businessman who became a monk and later pope at the age of 101. (3:07) Bible Study: 1 John 5:5-13: Jesus renewed the temple sacrifice by the shedding of his own blood. (25:24) Break 1 (26:30) Letters: What is meant by ‘His holy arm’ in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Real Meaning of Love – Father Simon Says – January 7, 2025

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(3:13) Bible Study: 1 John 4:7-10 What is agape love? Mark 6:34-44 Today’s Gospel talks about sacrifice. Father explains (23:21) Break 1 (24:09) Letters: Father explains why he thinks miracles are important and answers questions about whether or not the Church of England lost apostolic succession. Father answers these and more questions. Send him a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – January 3, 2025

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(0:50) Saint of the day – Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris. (2:48) Bible Study: 1 John 2:29–3:6 – God is love and our goal is to be adopted into the family of God. Fr. Simon explains how riotousness is not being a member of a club but being conformed to Christ so that […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – January 2, 2025

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(0:54)Saints of the day – Basil and Gregory – Fr. Simon discusses the importance of friendship. (6:28) Bible Study: Today’s gospel – John 1:19-28 The gospel of John was written to show that John the Baptist was not the Messiah but pointed to Jesus, the true Messiah. (25:20) Break 1 (25:44) Letters: What does it […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more