Author: Fr. Richard Simon

Fr. Richard Simon

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!

Ash Wednesday – Father Simon Says – February 18, 2026 [ENCORE]

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Check out this awesome Encore show from March 5, 2025 (3:00) Bible Study: Joel 2:12-18 Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music. 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance. (22:26) Break 1 (23:30) Letters: Are TVs in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Meaning of “Temptation” – Father Simon Says – February 17, 2026

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On today’s “Fr. Simon Says”, Fr. Simon dives into the meaning of temptations, plus did you know that there are two Greek words for the English word “crown? (2:56) Bible Study from James 1:12-18 and Mark 8:14-21. (22:32) Break 1 (22:40) Letters (22:45) What time zone do I fast in when I am traveling? (26:20) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Gathering of Israel – Father Simon Says – February 16, 2026

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Bible Study (3:03) James 1:1-11 The Catholic Church is the gathering of Israel John 14:6 Why did Jesus groan from the depth of his heart? Letters (23:30) – Transgender care and insurance (27:15) – historicity of the book of Daniel (30:08) – Purgatory and the Bible (31:45) – God’s Forgiveness Word of the Day (34:34) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Covenant vs Contract – Father Simon Says – February 10, 2026

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(4:57) Bible Study: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 What is the difference between a covenant and a contract? Mark 7:1-13 Who were the Pharisees (24:54) Break 1 (26:44) Letters: What does it mean to be justified by Faith? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (37:48) Break 2 (38:26) Word of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Liberation Theology – Father Simon Says – February 5, 2026

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(1:55) Bible Study: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 How has David grown through his life recorded in the Bible? Mark 6:7-13 Do the Gospels contradict itself? (19:10) Letters: What is liberation theology? Where does the flight to Egypt play into the Gospel stories? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at [email protected] (27:00) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Brothers and Sister of Christ What everyone Misses – Father Simon Says – February 4, 2026

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(1:45) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17 We are tested not so He knows what’s in our heart but that WE know what is in our heart. (19:13) Letters: Was Mary an only child? Are sins not fully forgiven according to the Gospel of Matthew? Father answers these and other question send him a letter […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Little Girl Arise – Father Simon Says – February 3, 2026

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(2:46) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3 David was capable of real repentance are you capable of real repentance? Mark 5:21-43 What is the importance of the synagogue? (20:58) Letters: Can you pray directly from God to remove mortal sin? What is the difference between the man in Luke 12 who was maximizing […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more