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Mother Miriam Live - August 1st, 2025 A Guide for young Catholic men from Eric Sammons of Crisis Magazine Being a widow and caregiver Returning to the faith and dealing with Protestant family Encouragement for Kim

Mother Miriam Live - July 31, 2025  In today's show: An update on construction renovations at Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope. Mother asks for prayers for Kim, wife of the head of the construction team and mother of 5 children. Discussion of Mother Mary Potter 's book "Devotion For The Dying: Mary's Call To Her Loving Children." Can we continue to use NFP methods if we no longer plan to have children? (Continued) A recent widow and caregiver asks Mother for advice on what to do next. 

Mother Miriam Live - 7/30/25 - Cardinal Sarah's Homily On The 400th Anniversary Of The Apparitions of St. Anne In Today's Show: Cardinal Sarah's homily on the 400th anniversary of the apparitions of St. Anne The significance of the golden calf to the Israelites. What is the meaning of artwork depicting Jesus extending his first two fingers of His right hand? What must the church do to get back to the scriptures in obedience to Jesus Christ our Lord? Can we continue to use NFP methods if we no longer plan to have children?

Mother Miriam Live - July 24, 2025 - More Thoughts On The Passing of John MacArthur In today's show: The need for a holy pope to correct errors of the day. Mother talks more about the passing of John MacArthur. Is physical dependency on drugs a sin? What virtues of little children was Jesus referring to?

Mother Miriam Live - July 23, 2025 In today's show: Further discussion on homeschooling your children. My ex-wife has re-married civilly and is sending our children to public schools. What is Mother's advice? I want to convert to Catholicism from Judaism. Is keeping the Shabbat and kosher food permissible?  Why would a person who goes to daily mass and doesn't commit a mortal sin also go to confession every two weeks, or even daily?  What is a good catechism book to teach at home? I never knew my wife was on birth control. How should I deal with this?

Mother Miriam Live - July 21, 2025 In today's show: Support Real Estate For Life. More on Catholic home schooling.  What is the Church's stance on scattering cremated ashes? Should Traditionis Custodes be rescinded? Who are the best saints to pray to for someone's conversion? How did nuns become such a big part of the Church? My husband does not like the TLM, but I do. How do we resolve this?

Mother Miriam Live - July 16th, 2025 In today's show: The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. A non-Catholic seeks answers to her questions. A listener's wife travels out of state every week which makes family life difficult.  Mother discusses and explains scapulars. A caller's wife was raised Evangelist and is concerned about the future of the marriage. 

Mother Miriam Live - July 11th, 2025 In today's show: Mother gives a show update.  Your calls and emails will now be taken at any time during the full hour of the show!  Mother discusses the recent passing of her spiritual mentor, John MacArthur.   A caller is concerned that her parish priest may be performing liturgical abuses during communion and confession. Fiddler On The Roof and the faith    

Mother Miriam Live - July 11th, 2025 In today's show: The Feast of St. Benedict My sponsor supports the LGBTQ community.  Was I right to end our friendship? Why should people who have issues with Vatican II become Catholic instead of more "traditional" churches such as Eastern Orthodox? A listener asks for Mother's thoughts on countries like Ethiopia remaining mostly peaceful due to their retention of the teachings of Judaism and the Eastern Catholic Churches. How to deal with limited options for attending TLM

Mother Miriam Live - July 10th, 2025 In today's show: Catholic homeschooling  Christopher Columbus and the Catholic faith I would like to return to the Church, but how do I reconcile the beautiful worship with post-Vatican II confusion? Should blessings be given to those only under a priest's authority? Is it appropriate to take my 5-year-old to the beach? My parish priest includes a "WOW!" during homilies to capture the lay people's attention.  Is this appropriate? A caller disagrees with Mother's thoughts on going the beach    

Mother Miriam Live - 7/2/25 - Why Is The Use Of Birth Control By A Married Catholic Couple Considered Immoral? In today's show:   St. Alphonsus Liguori's article on Mary's visit to Elizabeth  Why is the use of birth control by a married Catholic couple immoral? Will Mother be producing any more videos or content on the end times? I feel like the Church has lost its faith.  How do I reconcile with this?

Mother Miriam Live - June 30th, 2025 Continuing on the Roles in the Family The Divine Mercy and the Sacred Heart Zionism and the Jewish People My Boyfriend has a Pornography Addiction Should Catholics Watch Exorcism Movies? Struggles with Face-to-Face Confession

Mother Miriam Live - June 27th, 2025 The Promises of Devotion to the Sacred Heart Dealing with Persecution within the Family

Mother Miriam Live - June 26th, 2025 The Vigil of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Judaism and the Eastern Churches Circumcision for Catholics Dealing with a Tragic News Story More Stories from Mother's Time as a Waitress

Mother Miriam Live - June 25th, 2025 Mother reads from a new article by Leila Miller: "Catholic Parents: Free the Hearts of Your Daughters" - https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/catholic-parents-free-the-hearts-of-your-daughters A Caller Supports the Article's Message How the Holy Spirit Comes at Baptism and Confirmation Observant Muslims and Marriage

Mother Miriam Live - June 24th, 2025 The Nativity of St John the Baptist Speaking in Tongues and the Problems in the Charismatic Movement

Mother Miriam Live - June 23rd, 2025 The Vigil of St John the Baptist Mother's Fundraising Challenge The Daughters of Jerusalem Weep over Jesus Elisha Curses the Mocking Boys Abstaining from the Marital Act during Lent

Mother Miriam Live - June 17, 2025 Continued discussion on the ideal Catholic home At what exact moment does the host and wine become the body and blood of Christ? What are Mother's thoughts on the current situation in Israel? How do we respond to those in favor of bills legalizing assisted suicide? Why is Fr. James Martin still able to be a priest despite actions against the faith? Why have the number of nuns declined so sharply?

Mother Miriam Live - 6/5/25 - What Is Happening In The Charlotte Diocese? Discussion of Pentecost What is happening in the Charlotte Diocese? How do I explain elements of the Mass to my fundamentalist friends? When do I know when God is calling me to have more children? Should I continue to attend mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral after pagan masks were allowed at a recent mass? I recently converted to Catholicism but am dismayed by what I see in church.  What options do I have?

Mother Miriam Live - May 30th, 2025 Discussion on the Ascension I am a Muslim convert who is struggling with my faith.  What advice do you have? How do I not fear temporal punishment? Would unbaptized evangelical Protestants be sent to purgatory, or Hell?

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?