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Mother Miriam Live - 5/28/25 - What Is Catholic Passover? Should I refrain from attending Novus Ordo masses when possible? What resources are available to educate a friend truthfully on the Masons? How can we better prevent the Holy Mass being from being turned into a social event? As a Hebrew Catholic, what prayers does Mother pray before eating? Should I abandon my parish if I do not agree with their methods of holding mass? What is Catholic Passover?

Mother Miriam Live - May 27, 2025 I came from a Mulsim-convert family. How do I properly enter the Catholic Church? As a former polygamist, can I be reunited to the Church through confession and communion? What advice can I give my son who is uncomfortable being an altar server alongside girls? Is refusing to watch a bad TV show with a parent disobeying the 4th Commandment?

Mother Miriam Live - 5/22/25 In Today's Show: The role of children in the Catholic family. I was admonished by a priest for taking communion with a wool cap on.  Was that wrong for him to do? I produce videos on apologetics, but I feel they may be coming from a place of anger.  Do you have any advice for me? The Bible forbids communicating to the dead.  Does this include praying to the saints?

Mother Miriam Live - 5/15/2025 In Today's Show: The ideal Catholic family What is the importance of the Scapular? Should Catholics support causes that seem to be against God? Is there a St. Benedict rule that men can subscribe to? Does biblical inerrancy extend to science? Does the Church have specific guidelines on the faith that students need to be educated on? Can I be happy in Heaven without some of my family there? How is it decided which of the three variations of the mystery of faith are used? Are memes of Trump and Biden dressed as the Pope blasphemous?  Will the Church have "woke" and "traditional" sects going forward? How do you teach your children the truth when it comes to the LGBTQ movement? 

Mother Miriam Live 5/14/25 In Today's Show: The ideal Catholic family Should I pay legal expenses for a family member whom I know is guilty? Can you explain plenary indulgences? How do we know for sure that someone will be going to Heaven? If I am married now, how can I prepare to become a nun after my husband passes? Is it OK to receive the Eucharist from a church who offers only a "distorted" version of the Mass? Should I inquire into the reason(s) why one of my son's teachers was removed from our Jesuit High School? How do I address a teacher at my daughter's all-girl Catholic school who was giving an incorrect sign of the cross?

Mother Miriam Live 5/12/25 What characteristics and qualities do we need with the new pope? What are some of the roles the Holy Spirit plays in the Catholic faith? How do I respond to someone who says Catholics worship Mary? How do I handle no longer being attracted to my spouse in a Catholic marriage?

Mother discusses The Station of the Cross's 2025 Spring Appeal

Mother Miriam Live - April 24th, 2025* Easter is not just one day How do I make a plenary indulgence? (*note - Today's show was shortened due to severe weather in Mother Miriam's area)  

The Mystery of Paschal Time. The passing of Pope Francis and his legacy. Can you explain the process of selecting a new Pope? Are Hebrew Catholics permitted to celebrate the Passover Seder in the light of Christ?

Mother Miriam Live - April 16th, 2025 The Miracle That Grew From The Ashes Is Pope Francis The False Prophet? Can you explain General Absolution? Do you have any advice for those of us who have difficulty starting their prayers?

Discussion about Palm Sunday & Holy Week Are 401k's evil? A friend inherited a large sum of money, how should they spend it? I missed mass due to bulimia - is this a mortal sin? Did you struggle with the filioque upon your exit from Protestantism?

Mother Miriam Live - April 10th, 2025 How Does the Catholic Church view John Calvin? Chasing the apocalypse What are your thoughts about the catechesis crisis in the Church? How Does the Catholic Church view John Calvin? Is the contemporary magisterium infallible?

Mother Miriam Live - April 7th, 2025 Further discussion about the Passiontide. Do you have any advice for my son, whose girlfriend is leading him away from the Church? Can you recommend any Jewish Catholic groups for Jews who are looking to convert to Catholicism? How should we deal with a disrespectful Priest?

Mother Miriam Live - April 3rd, 2025 Discussion of the Passiontide Why does God allow anxiety and depression to be passed down from generation to generation? What are your thoughts on the Da Vinci Code film? Why do churches display statues of Mary, not just Jesus? (continued from 4/2/25)

Did God create math and logic? Can we say the Eternal Rest prayer for deceased non-Catholics? How did Moses and Elijah appear during the Transfiguration when they were not yet in Heaven? How literally are we to understand the hagiographies of the Saints? Why do churches have statues of Mary, not just Jesus?

Mother Miriam Live - April 1st, 2025 The Origins of April Fools' Day Does talk therapy cause you to gossip? Is craving food during Lenten season caused by Satan? Why was David allowed to have multiple wives and concubines? Why do many Protestants reject Catholic teachings? How do I know if the actions of a local FSSP parish are too strict? Is it acceptable for a man and woman to be alone together at a friend's house?  What paths do girls have if they are interested in pursuing a religious life?

Mother Miriam Live - March 31st, 2025 Homily for the fourth Sunday of Lent How to I refute the atheist argument about God's existence when there is evil in the world? How do I deal with Mormon Missionaries?  Why does God allow children to suffer?

Mother Miriam Live - March 27th, 2025 Homily about the feast of the Annunciation by Dom Prosper Guéranger Can I discuss the imperfections of a pastor, or is that considered gossip? Can you recommend fiction novels that are either explicitly Catholic or aligned with Catholic beliefs / morals? How do I deal with accusations about Catholics worshipping Mary? Why do the words of Paul seem to have little sway with Protestants? What are your thoughts on cremation? What is required of a soul in order to enter Heaven, and what is the purpose of prayer?

Mother Miriam Live - March 24th, 2025 Dom Prosper Guéranger's Sermon from the third Sunday of Lent. I feel uncomfortable in receiving communion from a lay person. My phone is distracting me and making me insecure about my prayer life. My lesbian step-daughter is rejecting the bible.

Mother Miriam Live - March 21st, 2025 A Sermon on the Scripture verse about the elders accusing Jesus of casting out demons thru Satan. Where do the souls of those that are not Catholic go? The position of the Church on social justice confuses me. Can I become a Catholic if I disagree with something in the Catechism? 

Mother Miriam Live - March 19th, 2025 The Importance of St. Joseph! Dealing with alcohol addiction without falling into despair. Disability insurance will stop coverage if a disabled person gets married, isn't this promoting cohabitation?  How do you address showing love to those who are living in adultery in front of your children? Just joined the Catholic Church, how should I tithe? Why isn't St. Joseph venerated as much as Mary?

Mother Miriam Live - March 18th, 2025 Why the Cross by Fr. Edward Leen During Confession my priest didn't give me absolution and just said I was forgiven. Can you dispel the apparent contradiction between the writings of Venerable Mary of Jesus of Ágreda and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich? The position of the Church on social justice confuses me.

Mother Miriam Live - March 17th, 2025 How should we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? How should we be praying "Jesus I Trust in You" in the Divine Mercy Chaplet? I was singled out to stand for Holy Communion, what could I have done? How do we know the difference between God's active will, passive will, grace, and free will? Trusting in God's mercy in regard to aborted children. Should people be sitting or kneeling after they receive Communion?

Mother Miriam Live - March 13th, 2025 What is Purim? - The History and Tradition of the Feast

Mother Miriam Live - March 12th, 2025 Our Lady's sling: Rosary Crusade against the giant of Euthanasia - by Fr. Thomas Crean OP. During confession my priest told me that it was a formality. Have you heard of the medical term VSED (Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking)? Here in Argentina the priests don't seem to like to use the confessional for confessions. My daughter is planning to move in with her boyfriend because "it's a common thing these days".

Mother Miriam Live - March 11th, 2025  Lent: the Forty Day Fast by Dom Prosper Guéranger. Lenten intentions from a caller. My husband got drawn to Gnosticism. What's the justification for the doctrine on the Immaculate Conception?

Mother Miriam Live - March 10th, 2025  The Mystery of Lent: by Dom Prosper Guéranger My parents are thinking about becoming Orthodox, what do I do? Do you take visitors at your convent? Do you need undying faith to be saved? Is Israel's war with Hamas a just war? Are the US deportations theologically, okay? Could Christ have appeared to the two Israeli children before they were murdered?

Mother Miriam Live - March 6th, 2025  The Solemn Season of Lent sermon by Dom Prosper Guéranger In a medical clinic I heard a woman next door cursing God, should I bring this up to the staff? Why do we veil? My husband is stressed, angry and unhappy with his work and life, what do I do?

Mother Miriam Live - February 24th, 2025  A 1800s homily on the season of Pre-Lent. As a young Catholic Mother, should I be going back to work when my children are around 3? My stepdaughter is actively trying to become a lesbian, how should I handle the situation? Can I as a woman wear a turtleneck to mass?  

Mother Miriam Live - February 20th, 2025  A 1900 Homily on preparing for Lent: Parable of the Sower As a former Jew, how do I deal with the doubts in my mind about Jesus being the Missiah? Does the pope have the authority to change the liturgy of the Eastern Catholic rites? Where can I find the origins of the office of the bishop in the Bible? Is it okay for Catholics to eat food that is Halal? Are monks and nuns happy? Should Catholics be politically involved or just pray for our leaders? An update on the current prison strikes from correction officers in New York.

Mother Miriam Live - February 19th, 2025  Roberto de Mattei's report on the Cardinal Cipriani scandal. As a Jewish chaplain what are the differences between Catholic and Episcopal liturgies? How exactly did you convert from Protestantism to Catholicism? How should I react to having a dream about becoming a nun?

Mother Miriam Live - February 17th, 2025  Septuagesima: We Were Robbed of Our Traditions! The troubling efforts of the Charismatic Movement. How to balance our devotion to Mary with our worship of God?

Mother Miriam Live - February 14th, 2025  The Catholic origins of Valentine's Day! What is the Catholic Churches stance on immigration? Part 2 What are your thoughts on the USCCB's letter to Trump on the Southern Border? How should we view the leaders of the countries where these illegal immigrants are coming from? A correction on Mother's Lourdes story from a few days ago. When did the culture shift to look at sex before marriage as normal? How can I convince my same sex attracted brother to call off his "wedding"? How did Mother know that she could receive the Eucharist while being a celiac?

Mother Miriam Live - February 13th, 2025  Septuagesima and the Parable of the Vineyard Part 2 How should we view the term, "The New Israel"?

Mother Miriam Live - February 12th, 2025  Septuagesima and the Parable of the Vineyard How can I be a Catholic with a sinful pope? Do you think that when Jesus was a little boy that he knew that He would suffer on the cross? What is the Catholic Churches stance on immigration?

Mother Miriam Live - February 11th, 2025  My story of Our Lady of Lourdes. Are Catholics the replacement of Jews? What are the differences between Catholic and Protestant worship? What advice do you have for young people who are thinking about the religious life? What do you think about the Toward Jerusalem Council II movement? Do you pray to Mary and the saints?

Mother Miriam Live - February 10th, 2025  I'm back beloved! I qualify for the Wolcott Foundation which is run by the Freemasons, should I avoid applying? Why do you call your priests "Father"? A Protestant's response on the Eucharist being a symbol. Why did the Jews stop making animal sacrifices after Jesus died?

Mother Miriam Live - January 28th, 2025  How St. Francis de Sales influenced me. How exactly does plenary indulgences work? Is it impossible for some people whose spouse is an insincere Catholic? As a 70-year-old female I'm wondering if I still have the opportunity to join a convent? Please explain what the year of jubilee is in the Catholic Church? If two Catholics lived together before they got married and now are married, what is their culpability at this point? Question about applying for the Wolcott Foundation who are supported by the Masons.

Mother Miriam Live - January 22nd, 2025  Continuing: How to Understand the Story of Baby Moses? Questions from a baptism about Catholic stereotypes. How should I, a wife and mother of two young children, handle being nervous about doing RCIA alone? A question about holy/God's work vs normal work. (May be continued)

Mother Miriam Live - January 21st, 2025  How to Understand the Story of Baby Moses? What is the sin of presumption?  My teenage brother got converted to Islam, how can I evangelize to him? Some old ladies approached me while I was praying in church and gave me money, why would they do that? Dealing with scrupulosity and what seems to be teachings that aren't that important. Questions from a baptism about Catholic stereotypes.

Mother Miriam Live - January 15th, 2025  The Family, The Critical Cell of Civilization. Ear piercings, baggy pants and strange haircuts immodest for men?  Should I worry if my future spouse could be deceptive in our marriage?  Struggling with gossiping. Our old parish are taking kids out of the church around communion time for a "children's service". Can a retired priest celebrate our wedding? A priest homily we heard recently that Catholics must believe in a literal 6, 24-hour period of creation. Is that true?

Mother Miriam Live - January 14th, 2025  Following the Example of the Holy Family What is the Catholic stance on Euthanasia and MAID? How can I focus and not be distracted when reading the Bible? Can you explain Purgatory?  How can your order have more than one Mother? Ear piercings, baggy pants and strange haircuts immodest for men? 

Mother Miriam Live - January 11th, 2025  St. Thomas on marriage, what is good and holy? Will the tenure of the popes keep getting longer? Can parishes have gluten-free hosts? My girlfriend goes to a fog machine protestant church. Do you go to hell for missing mass?

Mother Miriam Live - January 10th, 2025  Uncovering the history and customs of Epiphany part 2. Ways to help women who are entering the convent. The intermittent corruption of Catholic Charites. What do you think of Bishop Mar Mari? No weekday masses for those who are working.

Mother Miriam Live - January 9th, 2025  Uncovering the history and customs of Epiphany. What is the best way to explain to young children what the soul is? How to also explain what the Second Coming will be like? How do I do an Epiphany house blessing? Should I tell my friend to wait to be baptized till she believes that contraception is immoral? I was thrown out of an adoration chapel. I saw a priest face the altar during the consecration, is this something new? Do I have to do the Epiphany House blessing on the day of the Epiphany?

Mother Miriam Live - January 8th, 2025  Desiring to exalt the Holy Name of Jesus! Was it a sin for the Magi to use astrology to find Jesus? How do I fight my earthly will that doesn't want to fast? As a new mother is there any resources, I can use to teach my child before and after they are born? Is the Jewish version of Heaven the same as the Catholic one? Is it okay to have acupuncture done if medically necessary?

Mother Miriam Live - January 7th, 2025  A homily on the essence of divine reading. As a protestant, I'm nervous about letting my church know that I'm going to become Catholic. Does God suffer, like how Jesus wept and felt sad at times, was that only his humanity? My secular friends seem to have a normal life and I feel incomplete. 

Mother Miriam Live - January 6th, 2025  Introducing our new lambs! A homily on Epiphany  Why is fish not considered meat? My boyfriend doesn't want to propose until I finish with my therapist. Dealing with a divorce and a child who can't be baptized. My wife thinks I'm sexually abusive, can that be the case?

Mother Miriam Live - January 3rd, 2025   

Mother Miriam Live - January 2nd, 2025  On the matter of the Feast of the Circumcision and Mother of God. My priest told me I may have a curse on me during confession. How to deal with my brother's "boyfriend"? Am I using my illness as an excuse for laziness? Am I alone in wanting to leave my Christmas decorations longer? Must Catholics believe Mary had no labor pains? Any good places to buy veils? Can priests handle those Christmas-Easter type of Catholics better? Is there a good prayer routine for trad Catholics to follow?

Mother Miriam Live - December 31st, 2024  8 New Years Resolutions Catholics Should Consider What should I use holy water for? What is Mother's conversion story? How to explain to a friend that it's okay to say "Hail Christ the King"? What should I expect when I visit with some lay Carmelites? Is it okay to read "clean" romance novels?