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!

Speaking Face to Face – August 17, 2023

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Bible Study: (:52.300) Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Why shouldn’t the Israelites get too close to the arc?  Letters (13:56) – Kelly, who is of a different faith, loves Father’s show! (14:34) – What does it mean, ‘we sang a dirge but you didn’t not mourn?’ (17:35) – Holy Days by country  (18:57) – Do parishes […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In the Name of Jesus – August 16, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:16) Dt 34:1-12 Moses, the Rock, & the Supernatural Mt 18:15-20 Father discusses the difficulty of fraternal correction  Letters (18:29) – Can God resurrect the body in any form?  (20:15) – Someone used ‘she’ for the Holy Ghost Word of the Day: Binding on earth (28:00) Callers (38:26) – Why was Moses chosen […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Magnifying the Lord – August 15, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:27) Father discusses what the Assumption means  Letters (15:51) – Crushing the head of the serpent  Word of the Day: Magnify (27:21) Callers  (38:21) – Difference in terminology for today’s feast day in the Eastern and Western Churches? (40:03) – If the upside down cross is a bad sign? (42:08) – Question about […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Hear, Oh Israel – August 14, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:04) Mt 17:22-27 Father explains the temple tax in today’s Gospel Letters (14:26) – Who cruses whose head in Gen 3:15?  (18:59) – Are Sinai and Mt. Horeb the same thing? Word of the Day: Hear O Israel (41:38) Callers (27:22) – Luke 9:1-6 | When the Apostles came back, did they retain […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Why Fatima is So Important – August 11, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:47)   Dt 4:32-40 Father discusses the importance of Fatima in world history  Mt 5:10 Father asks, “who are you?” Letters (22:54) – How do we live out our love?  (31:00) – how can we pray against the demonic?  Word of the Day: Deuteronomy (36:44) Callers (39:51) –  What kind of house blessing […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Feast of St. Lawrence – August 10, 2023

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Feast Day and Bible Study: (1:49) What is the sign of the Holy Spirit?  Jn 12:24-26 what does it mean to be a deacon?  Letters (21:24) – Low-Gluten hosts  (28:23) – Psalms & Satire Word of the Day: Anangke (33:12) Callers  (37:02) – How is astrology condemned by Catholics, but it’s referenced in the Bible? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Why Do We Suffer? – August 9, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:16) Nm 13:1-2, 25–14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35 What is God trying to teach?  Letters (20:47) – Question about Sodom & Abraham (22:55) – Was St. Paul a tent maker?  (25:25) – We need to help our shepherds Word of the Day: Dog/Puppy (35:32) Callers  (42:04) – Why do we have to suffer and why […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Meekness & Tradition – August 8, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:00_ Nm 12:1-13 Father discusses what real meekness is Mt 14:22-36 What does it mean to trust Jesus?  Letters (22:57) – Where was the 4th cup of Christ? (26:13) – My brother has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer (27:58) – Listener wants to study Greek and Hebrew (30:32) – What is the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How Should I Pray? – August 7, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:14) Nm 11:4b-15 What is a good prayer for priests and religious?  Why does God tempt Moses?  Letters (18:15) – How should I pray?  (22:01) – Do we gain spiritual benefit from online videos of the Bl. Sacrament? (24:42) – Should I watch this show?  (29:29) – I’m new to the Catholic Church; […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Hearing the Lord – August 4, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:10) Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 Why should we read Leviticus?  Mt 13:54-58 Father discusses the importance of hearing the Lord Letters (23:47) – The word for cousin in Aramaic vs. in Greek  (25:43) – Is pornography sinful within marriage? (29:43) – I heard we can be young and innocent but our […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Casting Your Nets – August 3, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:11) Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 Why did the priests wear the bells? Mt 13:47-53 Why is there bad in the Church?  Letters (21:12) – I took Father’s advice regarding Gossip  (24:21) – My Father just passed away. (25:38) – Adam and Eve – why aren’t we all the same color?  (29:28) – I disagree […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Name of God – August 2, 2023

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Ex 34:29-35 Why are things veiled?  Mt 13:44-46 What is God’s name?  Letters (19:08) – What are Father’s thoughts about the Cursillo retreat?  (21:13) – Can you go to confession if the priest doesn’t speak your language?  (22:53) – gluttony and grave matter (26:30) – I experienced difficult things that made me doubt God’s existence […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more