Father Simon Says

Episodes

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  Stay Classy, Crete-November 10, 2026 10.11.2026 1h 19m

  On St. Leo the Great (0:37)  Bible Study: On Philippians (7:41)  — This whole book revolves around the humility of God. Titus 2: 1-8; 11-14 (23:08)  --Titus has been sent to tell the Christians to be classy Letters: What to do about a student missing confirmation classes because of sports (40:41)   Jeremiah and the new Ark of the Covenant and Mary (48:44)  How to befriend someone who's suffering, specially of the opposite sex (51:10)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Rejoice (1:35)  Phones: Nick-My daughter is pregnant, the baby may be lost. What's the Church's teaching on the baby's soul and what to do about baby's remains? (1:01:17) Sue- Do souls communicate with each other in Purgatory? (1:07:54) Teresa-I learned this from Father Simon: Marriage is a blood covenant. That's why we need to teach children purity. (1:10:31) Julie-Shares what funeral homes could do with the remains of a baby who passed away in the womb?(1:11:31) Anna-If mom and dad are baptized and we have a miscarriage, wouldn't the babe be baptized as well? (1:13:25) Beth-Shares story of what happened when her daughter miscarried. (1:15:41) Nicole-We are celebrating the month of the dead why are some Catholic churches having day of the dead tables? Isn't it a pagan tradition/culture? (1:16:52) 
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  How Could a Building be Sacred-November 9, 2026 09.11.2026 1h 18m

  On St. Benignus (0:33) Bible Study: Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12 (4:54)  -- What are you doing in your own church, Constructive or Destructive force?   On the Lateran Palace (1:03)          --A building could be sacred because it lifts our hearts and minds to God.  Letters: About a lector bowing to the altar (40:41)  About Paul and the Presbyters (43:25)  What is the Long Sign of the Cross? (45:09)  How could a pastor be told he can't celebrate a certain mass? (46:21)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Ecclesia(54:58)  Phones: Robert-Why do we go to confession? (58:49) Jonathan-Questions about the Temple: Would there be a future temple? Would the anti-Christ stand on that temple or is it referring to someone from the body of Christ? (1:00:39)  Rick -A friend went on a vacation to the Vatican. He had a real hard time about the gold and rich building. It turned him off about the Catholic Church. What should I say to him? (1:06:09) Katherine-Thank him for comments about reverence in church (1:10:27) Mary-Want to know if candles are sacramentals? Can we ever get into the oldest archive of Father Simon (1:12:45) Alfredo-People praying the Rosary before Mass. Is that permissible? I found it distracting. (1:16:03)
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  The Operation was considered Obscene-November 5, 2026 05.11.2026 1h 23m

   On St. Elizabeth (1:08) Bible Study: Philippians 3:3-8 (1:52)  --The Pharisees were actually noble and Paul was a Pharisee Luke 15:1-10 (33:24)         --You are as valuable to God as a diamond in a woman's engagement ring Letters: God and gender (48:45)     Why refer to Jesus as Lord? (52:03)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Fr. Simon's Hootenanny (56:55) Word of the Day Worship (58:44)  Phones: Mike-Jesus manifesting himself as the Messiah in Psalm 22. (1:01:24) Cindy-In the Old Testament, does the priest eat the sacrifices and is there a connection between the show bread and Eucharistic adoration? (1:10:36) Deb-Is there a difference between having a Mass intention, and going to Mass and praying for someone? Or is it different than paying $10 and having the Mass said. (1:15:21 Martin- How could I support a friend who attempted suicide (1:16:32)
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  Jesus will tell you the unpleasant truth-November 4, 2026 04.11.2026 1h 23m

  On St. Charles Borromeo (0:47) Bible Study: Philippians 2: 12-18 (5:59)  ---God is working in you    Luke 14:25-33 (32:16)         --Jesus will tell you the unpleasant truth. Letters: Question on supporting Catholic missionary families (49:14)  Severely mentally disabled people have sinless lives? (52:04)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Libation (57:37)  Phones: Renee-Regarding baptism, as a baby are they born again and saved? (59:16)   Mike-The reason why priest are celibate, long time ago they didn't want them to have children because the children would inherit church property. Is that true? (1:12:21) Carol-If God is all love, where does the wrath of God comes from?  (1:16:37)
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  One of the Most Important Passages in the Bible-November 3, 2026 03.11.2026 1h 23m

  On St. Martin de (0:36) Bible Study: Philippians 2:5-11 (3:39)  ---One of the most dramatic passages in the Bible   Luke 14: 15-24 (49:45)--We come as we are called        Letters: Book Recommendation on Edith Stein (50:42) My duties as a Catholic even though I can't leave home (51:53)  About having ADHD and going to mass (52:40)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Slave (56:57)  Phones: Jimmy-Ephesians 2: 8-10;   How does it play in with Matthjew 25: 31-46 (1:00:17) .   Susanna-The story of the angels, the ones who fell and got conquered and if in the Bible, and if not when did we learn about the story. (1:10:35)  Desiree-John 8 when Jesus said before Abraham was, I am. Is that using the YHWH? (1:12:42)  Rose-Could you please comment about the part of the Gospel: the Master says go out and 'make' them come. How is that perceived? God taking away our free will? (1:14:47) 
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  We're Living in the Age of Ugly-November 2, 2026 02.11.2026 1h 23m

  Bible Study: Wisdom 3:1-9  (2:02)  ---We're living in the age of ugly   John 6: 37-40 (36:41)           --We see Jesus every mass in the Eucharist   Letters: Should I move to a more traditional liturgy or stay in my parish? (44:57)  Could you explain when Bishop puts on his mitre during a service (50:40)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Despise (59:04)    Phones: Nathaniel-What does it mean to be attached to sin? (1:01:30)  Michelle-is it okay to take communion at orthodox church? (1:04:07)  Kathy-Visiting Gravesite during Holy Souls Novena? (1:11:38) Kathy-Question on Apostolic Pardon (1:14:19) Jennifer-As an alcoholic, do I need to go to confession whenever I get drunk? (1:17:02)
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  On Sts. Edwin, Felix and Romanus-October 30, 2026 30.10.2026 1h 15m

  Great Stories, Great Saints St. Edwin of Northumbria (3:50) St. Felix of Nola (30:20) PHONE CALLERS --Do we go to grave first before Christ takes us? (40:10) --Larry asks if there are any saints associated with the victories during the Crusades (42:12) --Nancy asks for good recommendations on books about Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) (43:55) -Josh asks about the new commandment from Jesus and its connection to the communion of saints (46:02) --Janette asks if there is a St. Expeditious (49:30) --John asks about St. John the Evangelist (51:02) St. Romanus of Caesarea (53:54) PRAYING FOR LITTLE EDWIN (1:02:48) PHONE CALLERS --Regina asks about the three James (1:04:10) --Amy asks about the St. Gertrude Prayer (1:09:15) --Nancy asks about the Christians fleeing Jerusalem (1:13:22) --  
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  The Flaming Arrows of Worry-October 29, 2026 29.10.2026 1h 19m

  On St. Narcissus of Jerusalem (1:09) Bible Study: Ephesians 6:10-20 (3:41)    ---The Flaming Arrows of Worry Luke 13: 31-35 (29:32)         --In this passage Jesus doesn't say he preaches    Letters: Laying in bed while praying is a sin? (41:46)  How do I explain the Catholic Church is the truth?  (43:33)   When was the Church established (49:13)  Did a priest actually go to hell and was saved (52:11)  Who are the living and dead in the creed? (1:00:05)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Logos (1:02:18)    Phones: Andy- A funny joke about meetings (1:06:20)  Pat-What is purgatory? so i can explain to a protestant friend (1:08:27)  Peter-If God is full of glory but we pray to give him glory. how does that work? (1:12:37) Maureen-What resource to find out the religious orders of the Catholic Church (1:15:32) Gary-Did Israelites call Herodians out for not being true Jews? (1:17:37)
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  The Culture was very Greekified-October 28, 2026 28.10.2026 1h 19m

  On Sts Simon and Jude (0:36)   Bible Study: Ephesians 2: 19-22 ---There were many people who were Greekified.(4:17)    Psalm 19:2 --The universe is expanding and there was a starting point (23:52) Luke 6:12-16-- If Jesus needed to pray through the night, how much do we need to pray? (30:10)     Letters: How to talk to family regarding brother living with his fiance (43:34) Why don't churches have Missalettes anymore (51:02)  Mom can't go to mass because of Shingles (55:52)  Where are St. Mark's relics? (57:14)  Could a Catholic walk a labyrinth (58:42) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Blessed (59:49)   Phones: Tom-Queston on the Holy of Holies and Ark of the Covenant  (1:01:42)  Christine-What to do with our family situation as I didn't go to my son's wedding and he and his family don't talk to me (1:06:46)  Elena-When I go down the list of examination of conscience, I tend to answer no to all the questions.  What to do? (1:12:03)    Carol-My husband doesn't believe in God and asks how God expects us to adore Him? (1:13:47)  Doug-How did Mary become prominent in the history of the Church? And how come protestants cannot understand the Catholic devotion to Mary? (1:15:26)  Mike-Could you explain the contradicting gospel passages about the thieves on the cross  (1:17:52) 
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  When you marry you lose some rights-October 27, 2026 27.10.2026 1h 19m

  On St. Frumentius (0:37) Bible Study: Ephesians 5: 21-33 (4:39)  ---When you marry you lose some rights   Luke 13: 18-21 (32:10)         --A king is compared to a bush or tree that birds saw refuge Psalm 128:3 (36:29)           It'll take years for children to grow up    Letters: About John 9:2 and sinning before born (37:52)  Other translations for "Do this in remembrance of me" (40:38)   Explain love of neighbor (45:05)  Why few priests incapable of healing (54:23)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day The Law and the Prophets (59:43)    Phones: Tasha- What do you think about the priest who cried during consecration? (1:03:08) Rich-I want to agree with Fr. Simon about Husbands love your wives and wives submit to your husband. Encourage husbands and wives. (1:10:28) Maria-About 'women being subordinate to your husband'. I have an issue, could you explain it further? The submissive part probably got lost in translation (1:12:43)  Mark-Apostolic blessing takes the place of the suffering in purgatory? (1:16:33)  Pete-Nephew who is getting married out of the church,  and stopped practicing his Catholic faith. The future father-in-law is a preacher and doing the wedding. Should I say something? (1:18:18)
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  Good Marriage is 90%/10%-October 26, 2026 26.10.2026 1h 20m

  On St. Bean and St. Cuthbert (0:48) Bible Study: Ephesians 4:32-5:8 (3:30)  ---Good Marriage is 90%-10%, you give 90% and get 10% back.  Luke 13: 10-17 (30:14)          --We are sometimes kinder to animals than to next door neighbors  Letters: About the Requiem Mass and liturgy (39:15)  About a troubled marriage (41:34) Death Penalty as a deterrent (44:08) What did the Temple look like during Jesus' time (47:40) Could you explain the Vatican document "Dei Verbum" (49:58) Question about sinning before being born (54:06) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Aroma (1:33)    Phones: Dan-What is you opinion of teaching the congregation new songs before mass? (1:01:04) Lilly-About  John outrunning Peter (1:03:48)  Elsa-Why do we say "O Sacrament Most Holy..." (1:06:08) Annette-Does Saturday Vigil Mass fulfill the obligation of Sunday Mass? (1:09:21) Mark-Catholic teaching: is Eros less sacrificial than Agape? (1:12:17) Mary Ellen-I have knee problems, should I stand during Mass whne is time to kneel? Our what should I do? (1:16:05) 
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  Pray to the Holy Spirit that He has me-October 23, 2026 23.10.2026 1h 19m

  (0:37) On San Juan of Capistrano and St. Paul Tong Buong  Bible Study: On Capitalism and Socialism (6:48) Ephesians 4 (9:36)  ---This letter speaks about unity in the Church   Luke 12: 54-59 (33:52)          --The importance of praying for souls in purgatory Letters: Miracle of the Swallows of Capistrano (37:35)  How does God see my name as it's Jezebel (39:09)  About infant baptism (40:51)  How to get closer to God as health is getting worse (45:23)  When were old hymns sung during mass (47:08)   Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Ministry (49:49)  Truthing (53:59)    Phones: Liz-In Capitalism we have a choice to go to Mass and profess our faith. In communism they won't allow us to do that at all. (54:36) Rose-If you forgot a sin when you went to confession and you remember about it after, do you have to bring it up in your next confession? (59:43) Jay-vee-What did it mean when Simon Peter was asked "Do you love me?" 1:03:57)  Charlie-What do jews believe about devil? (1:07:32)  Michael-Question about 95 Theses (1:10:54) John- Saints levitating, I don't remember Jesus doing that (1:15:58)  Jordan-Recently joined OCIA, I'm curious about marriage in the Catholic Church. I have been married for about 15 years and is my marriage valid and sacramentalized (1:17:38) 
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  We're not loving each other right now-October 22, 2026 22.10.2026 1h 19m

   On Sts. Donatus of Fiesole (0:36) and John Paul the II (1:26) Bible Study:      On Ephesians 3: 14-21 (7:07)  Motherhood is absolutely necessary; Fatherhood is always a choice  Luke 12: 49-53 (26:21)           --We in the Church should be separated from the world, but not from one another Letters: What Catholic Bible to read (32:11)  Prayer for Priests (35:56)  On the Death Penalty (37:56) Why are readings different in Traditional Latin Mass and Novus Ordo Mass? (41:43)  Question about the Eucharist (47:27) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   Word of the Day Inner Strength (54:37),   Phones: Steve- What word is used for picking up by a father in the ancient world? (that is not adoption). We are the adopted children of God. (56:51)  Joan-Thank you for your honesty about the church and also for your point of view from a priest's perspective (59:10) Margaret When I was in grad school, they told us that there were different levels of heaven. Is this true? (1:01:49) April-Why does God not reveal himself to humans? In physical form? Why we cant see him? (1:08:03) Larry-Sharing his beautiful adoption story (1:12:04) Susan-Could you explain what is the Sanctuary lamp? The candle next to the tabernacle. (1:14:41) Why didn't God execute Cain, when he killed Abel? (1:18:22) 
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  The Thief is Jesus-October 21, 2026 21.10.2026 1h 19m

  On St. Pedro Calungsod  & St. Hilarion & St. Ursula (0:53) Bible Study: On Ephesians 1  The Holy Breath is the first person of the Trinity we meet  (4:54) Ephesians 3: 2-12 (15:44)          --The cross is the Kingdom   Luke 12: 39-48 (38:04)           —-The thief is Jesus  Letters: What to do about a problematic deacon? (43:18) About the Death Penalty (45:36)  When does Mass end (47:53) How do priests avoid burnout? (48:58) Any bloopers during mass? (51:23) The God of Islam and the God of Christians (52:12)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com  Word of the Day Apocalypse  (57:11)  Phones: Drew-why did Church tend toward Greek version of Scripture and not Jewish? (59:12) Dominic-what does 'world without end' mean in Glory Be? (1:05:20) Ron-what is the laity's role at Mass? (1:08:23)
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  Ephesus is the Capital of the Occult World-October 20, 2026 20.10.2026 1h 19m

  (0:38) On St. Caprasius of Agen and St. Paul of the Cross  Bible Study: Devil doesn't call Jesus the Son of Man On Our Lady of the Rosary (5:20) Ephesians 2: 12-22  (15:48)         --The Law of Works has been abolished   Luke 12: 35-38 (38:20)           —-Gird your loins means getting ready for work  Letters: Monica-Havng lay people pray over others after mass (41:38)  Could my cross be my selfishness and anger (49:31)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (54:32) Word of the Day Capstone   Phones: Susan-can she put her husband and son's picture in a prayer basket for All Souls Day even if they're not Catholic? (58:13) Manuel-in 4th sorrowful mystery, he is asking about what Jesus meant when he said 'Blessed is the womb that never bore'. How to make sense of this? (1:01:36)  Terry-when does Mass officially end? Is there anything canonically that says priests shouldn't pray the St. Michael prayer at end of Mass? (1:08:41) Mary Alice is anger one of the capital sins? She grew up hearing about other ones but would like clarity. She had another list. (1:11:28) Ruben-finds the story of Noah's Ark hard to believe, is this a real story? How was Noah the only righteous man at the time? (1:14:46) Jim-Luke 22:36 - on Mt. of Olives, what was Jesus talking about needing swords and selling cloaks? Didn't he tell the disciples not to have cloaks? (1:18:23) 
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  Paying God's Coinage--October 19, 2026 19.10.2026 1h 19m

   On St. Ignatius of Antioch and Sts. John Brebeuf and Companions (0:41) Bible Study: Reading from Sunday Oct 18: Matthew 22: 15-21 (8:26) The kindness you show other human beings, is paying God's coinage.  Luke 12:13-21 (17:09)         ---We need to do good with our money Ephesians 2:1-10 (18:09)          —-We are worthy of God's anger.     Letters: Anjelica-Using St. Michael Prayer to stop clapping at mass (37:04)  Could you explain about penance on all Fridays during the year (40:58) Could a priest make a sales pitch for a pilgrimage during mass (44:57) John-Why does Fr. Simon talk about Jewish stuff a lot (48:32)  Sharing experience of playing music in Church (50:36) Why does St. Anthony statues have him holding child of Jesus (52:13)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   Word of the Day Handiwork   Phones: Teresa-Isn't it wrong to 'cancel' someone? (55:51)  Wayne-for Jews who haven't accepted Christ as their savior, how does God deal with them in the judgment? (1:06:14) Ron-What degree did the sacrifices in Exodus forgive sins? (1:12:29) James-Is it valid to watch Mass online if taking care of kids? (1:15:04)  Mark-Why does he get tired when praying the rosary (1:18:22) 
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  The Holy Spirit is the down payment of Heaven-October 16, 2026 16.10.2026 1h 19m

  (0:43) On St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Bible Study  The Holy Spirit is the down payment of heaven Ephesians 1: 11-14 (2:42) Luke 12: 1-7  (21:19)         ---Hypocrite in Greek means "play actor"      Letters: Daughter planning gay marriage and parent not going. What to do? (31:19) Question about capital punishment? (37:06) --- Question about choirs practicing in Church before mass (41:31)  Why did Jesus tell people to keep miracle secret and others not (45:13) Does the Eastern Orthodox church recognize Catholic saints (47:11)  Bible was compiled because of the mass (52:47)  Text about Revelation 2:20 (56:16)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   Word of the Day Worm (57:08)  Phones: Jane-Question about buying masses and Gregorian chants(1:00:06)  Tom-I told a lady that her marriage wasn't valid because she was married in a park. What do you think of that? (1:03:08) Judy-If you think you're doing God's work, but exhausted, doing it with own power and Holy Spirit isn't helping?  (1:08:14)  Hope-How do you know the difference between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of the devil? (1:11:23)  Rosemarie-Fr. Simon can you tell me what a Pentacostal is? (1:12:56)  John-According to the Church in the 13th Century, Waldensiaism was condemned. Waldensiasm denied capital punishment. Captial punishment is still valid. (1:18:07)
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  The Bible is Very Human and Very Divine-October 15, 2026 15.10.2026 1h 19m

  (00:43) On St. Teresa of Avila  Bible Study: Luke 11: 47-54 (3:36) The Bible is very human and very divine  Ephesians 1: 1-10 (14:27)        ---God gives us the chance to choose him.    Letters: Is there a ritual for the girls to enter the covenant (36:35) Why Protestants reject reconciliation from Gospel of John (40:03) Giving food to Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a penance (43:41)  Someone thinking about converting (46:01) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (51:01) Word of the Day Vestibulation  Phones: Mark-Why doesn't the church lead the people and encourage them to vote for prolife candidates (53:14)  Janet-I had read the Interior Castle years ago. How many Castles are there and can you name? (56:50) Joanna-How do I overcome anger issues? I do pray and do Rosary but nothing seems to help. (1:00:04) Douglas-Since God created the whole plan of salvation for Jesus, was it really part of God's plan that Jesus would be betrayed? (1:05:13)  Martine-How can I go back to Confession after 7 years.? I feel embarassed (1:08:26) Oberon-Does this mean you don't want public libraries to exist? You said socialism doesn't work (1:12:13) Mary Lou-What is the right prayer to pray for people who have passed away? (1:14:23) Joseph-My first wife died of cancer and I fell in love with someone of Jewish faith. St. Augustine's stained glass window really moved her. Why is this? (1:16:52) THE VEIL REMOVED FILM: https://youtu.be/OOLZDaTgIaM?si=dC5hp_163f-ARlel 
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  In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Breath?-October 14, 2026 14.10.2026 1h 19m

  (00:47) On St. Callistus I and St. Andagrisma Bible Study:  Lack of listening to the Holy Spirit leads to envy, jealousy, etc. (5:08)  Galatians 5: 18-25 Luke 11: 42-46  (31:25)            ---Pharisees defined things with a passion.     Letters: When does God's law get written on someone's heart, at baptism or conception?  (37:23) Question on babies conceived by rape (38:05) Wearing hat in Church (41:52)  Applauding choir during mass and other comments about Church Music (43:58)   Feed my sheep verse from John (50:10)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   (1:08:19) Word of the Day Carousing (komos) Phones: Ron-I'm not sure if I should go up to receive the Eucharist. I have dementia. (53:35) Marcel-How did the Bishop's Mitre come to be what it is? (56:58) Joe-If deacons and priests miss an hour from the Divine Office, is that a mortal sin? (1:04:14) Steve-Do you go straight to heaven if you were a scapular when you die?  (1:10:14) Christine-What to do with yoga products? (1:12:43) Steve-At what point did the Orthodox Church separate from the Catholic Church (1:16:33)
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  Giving alms is sacrificial love – October 13, 2026 13.10.2026 1h 17m

  (1:22) Saint Edward the Confessor (3:50) Bible Study: Galatians 5:1-6 Blood of the Covenant Righteousness – Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit Luke 11:37-41 Giving alms is sacrificial love Letters: Every sin starts with a lie (34:00) Ethnic heritage (35:52) Having a proper attitude of reverence at Mass (38:44) Can white wine be consecrated? (45:30) You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com (48:28) Word of the Day - Await Phones: Maria - Can you explain Genesis 2:18 to me? What does it mean to be a suitable partner for my husband? (49:51) Diane - I was told to meditate on Our Lady at the foot of the Cross, but I am having trouble finding resources. Can you help me? (56:33) Terese - Clapping for the choir at Mass. How can I talk to my pastor about this? (58:36) Mark - Do you know what happened to the 72 disciples? (1:01:29) Irma - I have been married for 48 years, but my husband is not as Catholic as I am. My husband doesn't show enthusiasm for faith activities. What can I do to help him have a deeper faith? (1:03:43) Gary - Father, I disagree with your description of a Church service. What about the congregation being involved in 1 Corinthians? (1:06:54) Moira - What is a good book to explain the faith to a non-Christian? (1:16:08)