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!

Father Simon Says – September 30, 2024 – Being Like Children

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(5:48) Bible Study: Lk 9:46-50 We need God like children need their parents Jb 1:6-22 Are angels children of God? Father explains! (22:45) Break 1 (23:42) Letters: What constitutes a great apostasy? What does Father think about Christian contemporary music? Should you go to a celebration of a non-Catholic wedding? Father answers this question and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – September 27, 2024 – The Power of Women

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(4:20) Bible Study: Eccl 3:1-11 Father explains this confusing passage Lk 9:18-22 Why did Jesus rebuke the disciples? (18:07) Break 1 (20:48) Letters: Would the population be lower if Jesus didn’t die on the Cross? Father explains Sirach 42: 12-14 and the power of women. Is it pectinate to our salvation that Mary is a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – September 26, 2024 – What is Love?

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(4:25) Bible Study: ECCL 1:2-11 Father explains the Science of the ancient world and how the bible was right. LK 9:7-9 Father explains this reading (17:06) Father explains what love really is. (27:32) Break 1 (29:54) Letters: Father shares stories from his time as a pastor at a radically left parish and answers the question […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – September 24, 2024

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(3:48) Bible Study: PRV 21:1-6, 10-13 Father talks about how this verse shares the power of women. LK 8:19-21 What are the theories of Jesus’ brothers and sisters? (23:20) Break 1 (24:03) Letters: Father talks about the Deuterocanonical books and some great quotes about prophecies from them, the principles of atonement and its meaning as […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – September 20, 2024 – The Resurrection

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(5:23) Bible Study: 1 COR 15:12-20 Why is the resurrection so important? Father explains this crucial point. Lk 8:1-3 Father Translates this passage into the Father Simon Says iteration. (20:11) Break 1 (22:03) Letters: Father Shares a letter from a bishop who was a friend of Father Simon who reflects on his blessings as a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – September 19, 2024 – The Most Important Thing

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(4:24) Bible Study: 1 COR 15:1-11 Being saved is in the present tense. Father explains this and much more. (19:16) Break 1 (21:03) Letters: Father Explains yesterday’s reading about children in the square, what would life be like if the Mass was not a sacrifice, and why was Peter rebuking Jesus? Father answers this and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – September 17, 2024 – Charismatic Renewal

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(3:17) Bible Study: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a What are the gifts of the Holy spirit really? (20:27) Break 1 (21:42) Letters: When was the first temple destroyed? Can someone work at a Cannabis store? Are religious names used for legal purposes? Father answers this question and more in the mail box (33:04) Break 1 (35:57) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon Says – September 16, 2024 – Tradition

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(3:20) Bible Study: Jas 2:14-18 Father Distinguishes between the different “works” which are referenced in the bible. 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Father talks about a custom which seems to have existed called the “love feast” Lk 7:1-10 Father talks about the toughness of Centurions (21:18) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: How do you deal with discouragement? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more