Father Simon Says

(0:36) On St. Boniface of Trier and St. Faustina
(3:36) Bible Study:
Galatians 1:6-12
Paul warns of those perverting the Gospel
Luke 10: 25-37
Don't use your religion to avoid helping people
(21:06) Fr. Simon Special announcement!

(21:56) Letters:
What to do about beggars, Evil in the Bible, on who wrote, "Me thinks I like no other heaven other than Jesus". Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:01) Word of the Day
Have no anxiety at all
(36:25) Phones:
Aaron-How are we supposed to understand Ephesians 2:8-10 in light of James 2:14-18
Phil-On 2 Kings 3:26-27 it talks about human sacrifice. Some people use this verse to defend abortion.
Mark-What do you think of evolution. Are we from apes or did God make us by his own infinite powers?

(2:47) Bible Study:
Job 38: 1, 12-21; 40: 3-5 You have to receive God as he is, not as we want him to be

Matthew 18: 1-5, 10 Angels see the face of God



(24:04) Letters: About Reverent Gestures during mass, How to participate in overnight adoration and kneeling, as Father answers these questions and send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:06) Word of the Day
Despise

(38:18) Phones: Regina-How to reconcile being a child and parent at the same time, in a spiritual way?
Taniuska-How do we explain that Lucifer wasa beloved angel of God, and that some of the devils where angels too?
Tina-St Thomas Acquinas thought that out of reverence to the Holy Eucharist, it is only for ordained hands. Deacons are there to assist. That is the reason we should receive it only in the tongue.
Sheryl-Encourage adoption when talking about spiritual children.

(0:39) Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
(3:42) Bible Study:
Job 19:21-27
Job longs for his Redeemer to come
Luke 10:1-12
Emphasis on urgency, faith, obedience, and mission
(24:07) Letters:
Did you say that we shouldn’t get anything out of Mass? (24:38)
Did Nathaniel make the first profession of faith? (28:24)
You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com
(35:07) Word of the Day
Is at hand
(43:25) Phones:
Dale – What does it mean spiritually when the Bible says that life is in the blood? (43:49)
Michael – Why don’t Protestant denominations have the same reverence for Mary? (47:31)

(0:35) On St. Jerome
(5:58) Bible Study:
Job 9: 1-12, 14-16
Job ponders what justice is
Luke 9:57-62
Jesus wants us to lift our vision forward
(19:20) Letters:
About Respect Life Month, About difference between Novus Ordo and Latin Mass, Why it's the "Blood of Christ" as it might sound repulsive?, About the Psalms, as Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:03) Word of the Day
Canons Regular
(42:02) Phones:
John-Haydock Bible, Fr. George Leo Haydock. From 1859. Comprehensive Catholic Bible. Are you familiar with it?
Rosemarie-How did the apostle Paul got his teaching form in order to get to the gentiles?
Tom-How would they know Paul is Roman Citizen? How would they know someone is a Jew?
Mary Ann-In yesterday's reading Nathaniel responds "You are the Son of God". Was that the first profession of faith?

(2:42) On First Readings:
Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14
Jesus claims to be a Heavenly Being
Revelation 12: 7-12
War breaks out in Heaven
(8:52) On Angels
(13:47) On the Gospel    
John 1:47-51
Jesus saw Nathaniel under the fig tree when he was a baby
(23:17) Letters:
Spanish Jews forced to convert in the 1300s and 1400s?, What's the difference between mass in English and Traditional Latin Mass?, Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:23) Word of the Day
Saint
(39:51) Phones:
John-From the gospel regarding the pearl of great price. It seems unethical that I would buy someone's field and not tell them that it contained the pearl of great price. What do you think?
Marji-I am very involved with a protestant community that does retreats. They have communion but it is protestant. I partake in it but I have been told I shouldn't partake. What should I do?
Marlene-Following up on question from yesterday regarding Universalism. Can you expand on it and why it doesn't deny the Trinity?
Pamela-Why they don't ring bells at Consecration anymore?