Father Simon Says

(01:58) On St. Edwin of Northumbria and St. Carlo Acutis
(04:11) 1st Reading Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1 --Abraham didn't trust God and that is the genesis of Mideast Strife
(20:30) Gospel Reading Luke 11:29-32
God wanted all humanity to be together
(26:45) On previous Sunday Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
--Refusing the generosity of the King
(35:26) On Oct. 4th Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43
--Calvary was the stone that the builders rejected

Letters: (41:20) Question on Apostolic Succession
(41:59) Question on asking someone to take off baseball cap in Church
(44:32) Question if it's okay to listen to Eastern Music?
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(1:07:12) Word of the Day
Greasy
Phones:
(56:56) Jonathan-I am Jewish on my dad's side. What does the blessing that went to Jacob instead of Esau symbolize and how does it relate to those who are in the covenant of Christ?
(1:04:22) Bob-Was the Finding of the Temple scenario the first time that Jesus could have worshiped with Joseph?
(1:06:23) Lucia-What about priests who leave the priesthood. Do they need an annulment?
(1:08:35)Mark-What if the guy who had the wrong wedding garment didnt have enough money? WHy is he being cast out?
(1:11:06) Angelica-Father can you comment on the Song of Songs and how it relates to the soul?
(1:12:37) Joe-Wedding garment. A lot of commentaries refer to this as our good works? Charoty of a pure heart.
(1:17:12) Susan-What is the difference between Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics?

Patrick Alog
(0:44) On St. Denis & Our Lady of Champion
(3:50) Bible Study:
Galatians 3: 7-14
Was Abraham a Jew?
Luke 11:15-26
Beelzebul meant "Lord of the Flies"
(27:23) Letters:
About sins against the spirit, on the final judgment, how to find a Catholic Charismati group Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:26) Word of the Day
History
(36:48) Phones:
John-Can a non practicing Catholic get a certificate to become a minister and officiate at a wedding?
Jay-If God was all knowing why did he set us up for a fall?
Susanna-Fr. Simon why did God create angels with wings and the faces of a lion and human?
Craig-Remember the document Memoriale Domini that recommends Communion on the tongue. Can you address?

(0:35) St. Pelagia and St. Nestor
(3:01) Bible Study: Galatians 3:1-5 – Good works are necessary for salvation
Luke 11:5-13 – The breath is a sign of a living presence

Epistle
Gospel
(26:39) Letters:
“The bodies of many were raised.” Why is this only in the gospel of Mathew?
Was Mary assumed into heaven in a resurrected body?
Why doesn’t the Catholic Church celebrate Hanukkah?
Is the traditional nativity scene accurate?
My friend is protestant and doesn’t believe the Catholic Church is the only Church.
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(37:25) Word of the Day - Deacon
(39:49) Phones:
Elizabeth - I don’t understand the instruction on the relics. Can you please explain? (39:56)
Angus - A priest told me that if I wasn’t in the state of grace, I could say a quick act of contrition, receive the Eucharist, and then go to confession right after. Can you clarify? (42:39)
Miguel – We were told that praying the St. Michael Prayer at the end of Mass doesn't add anything liturgically. What are your thoughts? (44:55)
Elizabeth – I want to say how much I missed you, and I am happy we will have you for 90 minutes. (48:00)

On Our Lady of the Rosary (1:24)
Bible Study (7:33)
Gal 2:1-2, 7-14
Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture?
Lk 11:1-4
Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say?
Letters: (27:31))
(Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover?
Word of the day: Apocalypse (41:30)
Phone Callers (43:56)
Lydia - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time. How do I deal with that?
Nathaniel - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle
Mark - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same?

(0:34) St. Bruno of Cologne
(3:28) Bible Study:
Galatians 1:13-24
Paul defends his apostolic commission
Luke 10:38-42
Mary chose Jesus above worldly distractions
(26:22) Letters:
Should my son take God’s name in vain in a play?
The word hallowed means to make holy.
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com
(35:56) Word of the Day - Cephas
(41:07) Phones:
Mark - Is it wrong to bless yourself while the priest is leaving Mass? (41:09)
Kevin - Jesus is the creator of the world. Doesn’t that make God an extraterrestrial? (43:10)
Adele - Do you think there will be an increased interest in people living the monastic life? (44:17)
Terese - Can our loved ones in Purgatory pray for us? (45:58)
Carolyn - I have a question about the gospel of Luke. Mary was deeply troubled. What does the Angel's greeting mean in the original language? Does the English miss anything here? (48:44)