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!

David’s Hut – May 11, 2023

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Bible Study: (:57) Acts 15:7-21 Where did authority come from in the early church?   Letters (20:40) – Why did priests block the truth about the Bible?  (23:18) – Can I be a nun and a practicing physician? (32:17) – Another stations of the cross story  Word of the Day: The Hut of David  Callers  (42:37) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Do Dogs Go to Heaven? – May 10, 2023

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Bible Study:  Jn 15:1-8 Why is today’s Gospel so challenging?  Letters (17:26) – Are there animals in heaven/  Word of the Day: A Revolution  Callers  (33:41) – The psalmist for the liturgy of the hours seems to have the gift of poetry. What do you think? (40:27) – How my girlfriend and I know if […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Peace of Christ – May 9, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:38) Acts 14:19-28 Father discusses the differences between Jews and Judeans Jn 14:27-31a What is the peace of Christ?  Letters (27:27) – What forgives sins? Word of the day: Gentile  Callers (27:27) – Priest gave me contact information based on something I said in a confession with him. Was he breaking the seal […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What It Means to be Christian – May 8, 2023

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Acts 14:5-18 Father talks about what it means to be a Christian  Letters (13:12_ Anglican church service sounds like a Catholic mass How to get mortal sin forgiven?  Long betrothal in Jewish customs  Where do the Stations of the Cross come from?  Word of the Day: Priest  Callers (42:20) Station of the cross in St. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Home in the Father’s House – May 5, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 13:26-33 The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015 Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr  Jn 14:1-6 We go home when we die Letters (21:14) – why wasn’t the beloved disciple questioned about Jesus?  (25:20) – Beatitudes and the Psalms  (27:03) – The problem of translation with the Creed (31:46) – I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

May the Fourth – May 4, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 13:13-25 Father details the long journey of St. Paul  Jn 13:16-20 Father explains the nature of prophecy  Letters (22:28)- Just war theory update (24:22) – the story of Jephthah in Judges (30:50) – I heard God say that he was drawing near to me (35:01) – I feel the call to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Ancient Cosmetics – May 3, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:02) 1 Cor 15:1-8 Who were the 12 Apostles?  When did St. Paul begin his ministry?  Jn 14:6-14 What does it mean that “no one comes to the Father except through me?” Letters (23:56) – What was cosmetic treatment during Ester’s time? {great promo] (28:41) – I’m an adult acolyte, one of the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Istanbul, Not Constantinople – May 2, 2023

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Acts 11:19-26 Why did God keep the Israelites isolated?   Letters (26:51) – Using an abundance of a tip?  (30:44) – What does a person do with an old torn Bible?  Word of the Day: Christos (34:41) Callers  (36:58) – Mass while traveling: Mhe Cruise doesn’t have a Catholic priest (39:27) – What are the differences […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

An Indulgent Episode – May 1, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:23) Acts 11:1-18 What separated Jews from pagans?  Jn 10:11-18 What is the universal Church?  Letters (22:47) – Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue  (27:31) – What’s the best way to understand indulgences? Word of the Day: Indulgence (35:25) Callers  (38:02)- Do dogs go to heaven? (40:29) – My Godson […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Paul’s World – April 28, 2023

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Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful?  Jn 6:52-59 What does today’s text actually say?  Letters (22:13)- What is the ‘world without end’ in the Glory Be?  (23:46) – Question about dealing with a suicide (28:12) – I’m reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are You Saved? – April 27, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism?  Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved?  Letters Father discusses ‘being wrong’ about yesterday’s show (24:53) – I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why?  (30:57) – I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process  […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How Do I Trust God More? – April 26, 2023

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Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know  How did the early Christians spread the faith?  Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus?  Letters (23:31) – Jim asks about Passover calendars  (24:56) – How do I trust God more?  (28:06) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more