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!

The Candlemas & Ground Hog Day Connection – Father Simon Says – February 2, 2026

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(1:48) Bible Study: Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 (6:56) Why is today a day special to St Joseph? (13:53) Ground Hog Day and Candlemas connection? Letters: Why was Jesus chastised for our sins? What is the Traditional Latin Mas and the Mass that is in English? Father answers these and other question send him a letter […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How to Bear Fruit – Father Simon Says – January 28, 2026

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(7:01) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 7:4-17 How was David a man after God’s own heart? Mark 4:1-20 Patience bears fruit (20:21) Break 1 (22:03) Letters: Father explains purgatory. Did Jesus want to hide the truth from people? What do you do you’re your family is divided over politics? Father answers these and other questions send […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are you doing God’s Will – Father Simon Says – January 27, 2026

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(2:58) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19 What is God calling you to do? Mark 3:31-35 Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? (21:34) Break 1 (23:31) Letters: Father tackles many different faith based letters today, send him a letter at [email protected] (35:00) Break 2 (35:47) Word of the Day Dodo (40:45) Phones: Barbara – Fill-in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Unlikely Disciples – Father Simon Says – January 23, 2026

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(3:45) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 24:3-21 Father shares the adventurous story of this book. Mark 3:13-19 The 12 Apostles, who were they? (19:49) Break 1 (22:00) Letters: Father shares his thoughts on politics. Was Judas “forced to betray Jesus? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected] (35:40) Break 2 (41:27) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

After God’s Heart – Father Simon Says – January 20, 2026

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(6:40) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us. (21:00) Break 1 (23:35) Letters: What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for “man” in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at [email protected] (37:31) Break […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Why you should Bury your Relatives Ashes – Father Simon Says – January 19, 2026

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(5:17) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 15:16-23 Father explains the story of Abraham and Issac and how it connects with John the Baptist (21:05) Break 1 (27:54) Letters: Why does the Church insist that the body should be buried in consecrated ground? What should you do if you have a possessed object? Father answers these and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How The Bible Paints It’s Heroes – Father Simon Says – January 16 , 2026

Father Simon Says, Podcasts
(4:05) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 8 and Mark 2:1 Break 1 (20:54) Holy Communion is an altar call. (23:02) Daniel – Would it be licit to divorce one’s wife to obtain custody of a child? Break 2 (38:50) Word of The Day – “hearts” Phones: (41:46) April – Is the flood technically genocide? (48:04) Nathaniel […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more