“Have You Considered Catholicism?”: Father’s Encouraging Message to a Baptized Lutheran (Father Simon Says)

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 Best of the Week

In this episode of Father Simon Says, Fr. Richard Simon gets a heartfelt question from Joey, a Lutheran who loves tuning in to Relevant Radio. Joey’s wondering, “Am I ... Read more

What Does the Phrase “Wives, Submit to Your Husbands” Actually Mean? (Father Simon Says)

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Best of the Week

Okay, buckle up, because Fr. Simon is diving into some deep waters with a passage that tends to ruffle feathers and raise eyebrows—Ephesians 5:21-32. You know the one that ... Read more

“Which One of Your Kids Would You Send Back?” The Heartfelt Truth About Large Catholic Families 🚼❤️ (Father Simon Says)

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Best of the Week

Johnathan from Chicago, juggling the expectations of having eight kids with his wife pregnant with their ninth, poses a question that many Catholic couples grapple with. Maybe you can ... Read more

Honoring Our Merciful Father

June 18, 2024June 17, 2024 Articles, Catechesis

We honor our parents not because they give us what we want but because they represent our merciful God who gives us his loving and life-giving Spirit: What father ... Read more

Will We Know Our Loved Ones in Heaven? (Father Simon Says)

November 14, 2023November 16, 2023 Best of the Week

🌟Will we know our spouse in heaven? Will our children love us?🌟 Fr. Richard Simon delves into the profound question of our relationships in heaven, especially the bond with ... Read more

What to Do If Your Kids Leave the Church (Father Simon Says)

October 9, 2023October 17, 2023 Best of the Week

Are you discouraged about your children who are away from the faith? You may be heartbroken that you did everything you were supposed to do, and yet they still ... Read more

Why Do We Call the Pope Our “Holy Father”? (Father Simon Says)

October 2, 2023March 4, 2025 Best of the Week

If you’ve ever wondered why the Pope is known as our “Holy Father,” check out this answer from Fr. Simon! Don’t worry… it doesn’t go against Scripture! A listener ... Read more

Father Simon Says – November 2, 2022 – Mourner’s Kaddish

November 2, 2022 Father Simon Says, Podcasts

Father begins the show with a discourse about praying for the dead (the Mourner’s Kaddish) Wis 3:1-9 Father discusses some history of the book of Wisdom  Letters (26:00) Do ... Read more

Father Simon Says – October 26, 2022 – How Do We Honor Our Parents?

October 26, 2022 Father Simon Says, Podcasts

Bible Study: (2:10) Eph 6:1-9 How do we honor our parents?  Lk 13:22-30 What does it mean that Jesus is the narrow gate?  Letters (19:22) Father gives further comments ... Read more

Father Simon Says – October 7, 2022 – Our Lady of the Rosary

October 7, 2022 Father Simon Says, Podcasts

Our Lady of the Rosary (6:14) GAL 3:7-14 Father explains how to be ‘in the Spirit’ Lk 1:26-38 Father explains what Mary actually says in today’s Gospel LK 11:15-26 ... Read more

Father Simon Says – August 31, 2022 – Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

August 31, 2022 Father Simon Says, Podcasts

Bible Study: (1:52) 1 COR 3:1-9 Father discusses the ministry of Paul and Apollos LK 4:38-44 What does it mean that St. Paul’s mother-in-law ‘deaconed’?  Letters (24:36) Two books ... Read more

Father Simon Says-August 5, 2022-Taking Up Your Cross

August 5, 2022 Father Simon Says, Podcasts

Bible Study (1:56) NA 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 –How the prophet Nahum is not that well-known MT 16:24-28 –When you could do nothing, trust God and that’s taking up ... Read more