The Breath is a Sign of a Living Presence - October 8, 2026
Father Simon Says
* (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. * You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com * (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)