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Father Simon Says
Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
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The Operation was considered Obscene-November 5, 2026
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…
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Jesus will tell you the unpleasant truth-November 4, 2026
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…
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One of the Most Important Passages in the Bible-November 3, 2026
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…
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We're Living in the Age of Ugly-November 2, 2026
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…
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On Sts. Edwin, Felix and Romanus-October 30, 2026
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)…
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The Flaming Arrows of Worry-October 29, 2026
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…
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The Culture was very Greekified-October 28, 2026
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…
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When you marry you lose some rights-October 27, 2026
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…
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Good Marriage is 90%/10%-October 26, 2026
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)…
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Pray to the Holy Spirit that He has me-October 23, 2026
(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…
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We're not loving each other right now-October 22, 2026
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…
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The Thief is Jesus-October 21, 2026
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)…
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Ephesus is the Capital of the Occult World-October 20, 2026
(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…
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Paying God's Coinage--October 19, 2026
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…
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The Holy Spirit is the down payment of Heaven-October 16, 2026
(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…
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The Bible is Very Human and Very Divine-October 15, 2026
(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…
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In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Breath?-October 14, 2026
(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…
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Giving alms is sacrificial love – October 13, 2026
(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…
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Abraham didn't trust God causing Mideast Strife-October 12, 2026
(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…
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Was Abraham a Jew? -October 9, 2026
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…
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The Breath is a Sign of a Living Presence - October 8, 2026
(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…
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An Apocalyptic Show-October 7, 2026
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…
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Is God an Extraterrestrial? - October 6, 2026
(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…
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Don't Give Because of Guilt-October 5, 2026
(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…
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Angels See the Face of God-October 2, 2026
(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)…
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Longing for the Redeemer - October 1, 2026
(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…
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Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ-September 30, 2026
(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…
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War Broke Out in Heaven-September 29, 2026
(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…
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What's the Devil doing in the court of God?-September 28, 2026
(0:35) On San Lorenzo Ruiz (3:55) Bible Study: Job 1:6-22 What's the Devil doing in the court of God? Luke 9:46-50 The significance of 'In my Name" (23:01)…
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Father Simon Says - June 4, 2026 - Yoga and More
Check out this great show from June 06, 2024 (3:10) Bible Study: 2 Tm 2:8-15 Don’t be come entangled in the affairs of life (19:19) Break 1 (20:14)…
Father Simon SaysFather Simon Says - June 3, 2026 - Is "The" important?
Check out this great show from June 5, 2024 (3:41) Bible Study: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Are the books from the bible really as old as people claim they are? Mk…
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Father Simon Says - June 2, 2026 - What Belongs to Caeser
Check out this great show from June 04, 2024 (2:03) Bible Study: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Fires of God’s love are in purgatory? Find out what that means here…
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Father Simon Says - June 1, 2026 - Real
Check out this great show from June 03, 2024 (2:11) Bible Study: 2 Pt 1:2-7 Father explains the proper translation of several interesting words in this passage…
Father Simon SaysFather Simon Says - The Name of Jesus - May 29, 2026
Check out this great show from June 2, 2023 (5:21) Bible Study: Mk 11:11-26 Father explains the readings today, highlighting the fig tree mentioned in it…
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Growing into Salvation - May 28, 2026
Check out this great show from May 30, 2024 Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12 Growing into salvation! Mk 10:46-52 Trust & salvation Letters: (28:00) - Thank…
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Speak Now! - May 27, 2026
Check out this encore from May 29, 2024 Bible Study: (2:11) 1 Pt 1:18-25 Commandments & obedience Mk 10:32-45 The cross of Christ Letters: (22:22) - Born of…
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Father Simon Says - May 26, 2026 - Soapboxes Galore
Check out this great show from May 28, 2024 (1:54) Bible Study 1 Pt 1:10-16Father guides us through the importance of today's readings. (23:13) Letters Father…
Father Simon SaysRoman & Catholic - Father Simon Says - May 22, 2026
Check out this great show from May 17, 2024 Bible Study: (3:17) Acts 25:13b-21 How did we become Roman & Catholic? Jn 21:15-19 We hear the first confession of…
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Paul's zealous observance of the law - May 21, 2026
Check out this great show from May 25, 2023 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Father explains Paul's zealous observance of the law Letters 25:30 - Has Father ever read the…
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Dealing with Anger - May 20, 2026
Check out this great show from May 24, 2023 Bible Study: (5:07) Acts 20:28-38 What does beatitude mean? Letters (25:44) - we do need better Church communities…
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Glory Glory - May 19, 2026
Check out this great show from May 23, 2023 Bible Study: (2:22) Acts 20:17-27 How can Paul be one of the Apostles? Letters (29:52) - who got Bibles after the…
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Despise Not Our Petitions - May 18, 2026
Check out this show from May 22, 2023 Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:34) - Is it OK to steal? (31:50) - I…
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To Judge an Angel - Father Simon Says - May 14, 2026
Father Simon Shares today's scripture readings, whether or not Animals go to heaven and much more on today's show!
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The Image of God in Another - Father Simon Says - May 13, 2026
Bible Study: (1:29) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 We honor the image of God in another Letters (14:38) Get well card If God is for us, who could be against us Can…
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Knowledge of the Future - Father Simon Says - May 12, 2026
Check out this show from May 7, 2024 Bible Study: (2:19) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses knowledge of the future Jn 16:5-11 We have to admit we're sinners…
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Paul's Maritime Life - Father Simon Says - May 11, 2026
Check out this great show from May 6, 2024 Bible Study: (1:00) Acts 16:11-15 Paul's maritime life & Gentile conversion Jn 15:26—16:4a We have a prophetic…
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Father Simon Says - May 8, 2026 - How Do We Discern the Presence of the Holy Spirit?
Check out this great show from May 20, 2022 Acts 15:22-31 Can we eat meat sacrificed to idols? Letters Why did Pilate and Herod become friends? Why is Egg…
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Father Simon Says - May 7, 2022- How Did the Father Love Jesus?
Check out this show from May 19, 2022 Acts 15:7-21 How did one become a priest in ancient times? Jn 15:9-11 How did the Father love Jesus? Word of the day…
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Father Simon Says - May 6, 2026 - Why do Priests Wear Black?
Check out this great show from May 18, 2022 Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is…
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Father Simon Says - May 5, 2026 - Would We Exist if Adam & Eve Didn't Sin?
Check out this show from May 17, 2022 Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong? Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations? Letters…
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Father Simon Says - May 4, 2026 - Zeus and Latin Maxims
Check out this great show from May 16, 2022 Jn 14:21-26 What does Logos really mean? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both Letters Father…
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Father Simon Says - April 30, 2026 - Born of Water & Wind
Check out this show from May 12, 2022 Acts 13:13-25 What does it mean to be born from water and wind? Letters Jeff asks for prayers for his son What do I do if…
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Father Simon Says - April 29, 2022 - Hearing the Holy Spirit
Check out this show from May 11, 2022 Acts 12:24—13:5a Where was the first chancery office? Jn 12:44-50 What's the main benefit to being a Christian?…
Father Simon SaysIstanbul, Not Constantinople - April 28, 2026
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Father Simon Says - April 27, 2026 - Centurions!
Check out this show from May 9, 2022 Acts 11:1-18 Who was a Centurian and why was he important? Letters Father receives a question about abortion Did Judas go…
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St. Paul's World - April 24, 2026
Check out this show from April 28, 2023 Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful? Jn 6:52-59 What does today's text actually say? Letters…
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Are You Saved? - April 23, 2026
Check out this great show from April 27, 2023 Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism? Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved? Letters Father…
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How Do I Trust God More? - April 22, 2026
Check out this great show from April 26, 2023 Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know How did the early Christians spread the faith? Jn 6:35-40…
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St. Stephen - Father Simon Says - April 21, 2026
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Man After God's Own Heart - April 20, 2026
Check out this great show from April 24, 2023 Bible Study: (1:42) Acts 6:8-15 Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke Jn 6:22-29 What is the…