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!
Bible Study: (1:43) Jer 17:5-10 What is Jeremiah upset about? Lk 16:19-31 Why is today’s Gospel so funny? Letters: (21:05) – God is in the business of covenants (25:23) ... Read more
Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 18:18-20 Father explains how language influences perception Mt 20:17-28 Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is Letters: (21:19) – In OT, why does require ... Read more
Bible Study: (2:04) Is 1:10, 16-20 What’s the meaning of sacrifice? Mt 23:1-12 Father talks about external observances of the law Letters: (27:21) – Jesus’ human qualities (29:02) – ... Read more
Bible Study: (2:21) Dn 9:4b-10 Why is the face such an interesting word? Lk 6:36-38 Father explains judgement! Mk 9:2-10 Father explains the dynamics of yesterday’s Gospel Letters: (21:18) ... Read more
Bible Study: (2:07) Ez 18:21-28 Being a Tzadik Mt 5:20-26 Father describes what it means to be liable to judgement Letters (21:15) – There was a priest saddened that ... Read more
Bible Study: (1:56) 1 Pt 5:1-4 Father discusses authority Mt 16:13-19 Father discusses Peter as Rock Letters (21:53) – Question about the breviary (26:22) – “You are Christ,” says ... Read more
Bible Study: (1:49) Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah? Letters: (17:29) – Liturgical abuse (22:54) – Raising Catholic Kids (27:47) – Does each priest use his own ... Read more
Bible Study: (2:04) Is 55:10-11 Why do be bother to pray & doing God’s Will Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean that God is Father? Letters: (22:26) – Altar ... Read more
Bible Study: (6:16) Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 What does it mean to say “I am”? Father discusses the Holy Name of God. Letters: (24:33) – Problem with modern translation of ... Read more
The Purpose of Fasting (2:41) Letters: (21:55) – Pro-choice vs. pro-life (22:38) – Good commentary on the Book of Revelation? (27:29) – The meaning of the term ‘Lord’ Word ... Read more
Bible Study: (2:01) Dt 30:15-20 Father discusses the importance of law Letters: (21:54) – Atonement – Did God punish Jesus for our sins? (25:55) – I can see why ... Read more
Bible Study: (1:53) 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 What does true righteousness mean? Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What’s the point of fasting? Letters: (21:40) – Epistle and Encyclical – what’s the difference? ... Read more