Mother Miriam Live

Mother Miriam Live - May 14, 2024

Spiritual guidance for mothers who have recently had a newborn

I would like to start praying the Divine Office and am wondering what resource you and your order use. I would also like to learn more about the Chapter (Rule of St Benedict) and wonder how I might do that?

How can we cope with anxious thoughts when sometimes things that we ask for from God take longer than expected or seem like they will never come?

A Catholic wife and Mother shares an inspiring story for those who find themselves in a similar role and/or situation

Mother Miriam Live - May 13, 2024

Discussing the role of a Christian Mother in honor of Mother's Day

A Muslim girl is going to convert to Catholicism on the 18th of May, but she is living with a man. She told me that they don't have any sexual relationship and she doesn't want the priest to know that she is living with a man; if the priest knows, he may not give her the sacraments. I humbly asked her to share her situation with her priest and make a true confession before she received the Holy Sacraments, but she got angry. What shall I do?

Was the Blessed Mother bound by the old ceremonial law prior to the birth of Christ? And if she was, would it be possible for her to remain pure and also menstruate monthly as all other fertile women do? Or could it be that her first ovulation produced the egg that produced Jesus?

Handling increasing anti-Semitism in the world, particularly the United States

Mother Miriam Live - May 3, 2024

The Teachings of St. Francis de Sales: Spirituality for the Imperfect

I'm worried that my daughter's therapist may be encouraging her to live a same-sex lifestyle. Cam, or should, I do anything about that? And if so, how?

How does one discern what God’s will for their life is, particularly in a career? I find myself struggling with making a plan for my life while surrendering to God’s will. How long should I wait for a response from a potential employer?

How do we reconcile our frustration with Pope Francis with our obligation to follow and obey him?

Could you explain why Abraham was allowed to have a concubine in addition to his wife Sarah? That doesn't seem to be right, but maybe the sacrament of marriage wasn't really defined yet? I'm a little confused about that whole part of the Old Testament.

I pray the Rosary every day, but far too often I feel myself just reciting the prayers without really paying attention. Any tips or tricks?

Tips to overcome scrupulosity

Mother Miriam Live - April 22, 2024

A Crisis Magazine article regarding Dignitas Infinita and the Idolization of Man

For one who is struggling with severe anxiety, do you think it is better to pray on it and offer that up to the Lord, or to seek actual medical help and possibly medications?

Is it true that the Bible never mentions a concrete obligation to attend Mass on Sundays? If so, how did the church land upon Sunday as the mandatory day for Mass attendance?

My 16 year old daughter has expressed interest in religious life.  What order do you belong to and what is a day in your life like?

Is there a right and wrong way to correct others' behaviors out of fear for their salvation?

Answering questions about the reception of the Body and Blood of Christ from a lay minister

Mother Miriam Live - April 17, 2024

A final word on Dignitas Infinita

A powerful excerpt about a post-Antichrist world

Pleading with Our Holy Father

Do you think heretical sects like the Palmarian church could have been prevented if we had avoided the sentiments of Vatican II?

Mother's upcoming catechism class

Mother Miriam Live - April 15, 2024

The strengths and weaknesses of Dignitas Infinita

How should we react to a Catholic apologist's stating that Judas might not be in hell?

Should I keep donating to my parish, which seems to already have an abundance of money coming in that may even be misused or wasted?

Do you know of a good Catholic book from a saint or priest regarding holy marital intimacy that is pleasing to God?

The number of faithful is rising, but the number of priestly vocations is lowering. Discussing this trend and what we can, or should, do about it

Can we be encouraged by Pope Francis’ recent speaking out against gender affirming surgeries, or is it all just a smoke screen?

Should we be praying for Republican Presidential candidates like Donald Trump to speak out against things like abortion in their campaigns, even if it might have a negative affect on their polling numbers and ultimately lead to a Democratic candidate winning the election? If we were to do this, couldn’t we ultimately be contributing to the re-expansion of abortion across the United States and therefore hurting our own cause in a roundabout way?

Mother Miriam Live - April 12, 2024

The principle of human dignity

Clarification regarding yesterday's conversation about purchasing blessed objects

Reasoning through the limits of true love based off a listener's email

Mother Miriam Live - April 11, 2024

Continuing unpacking the new Vatican document Dignitas Infinita

Why do people converse unnecessarily in front of Our Lord at so many parishes? What can be done to stop the mess?

If I was Baptized in a state of mortal sin, was my Baptism invalid?

What should be done with blessed items that I have purchased not knowing that it was wrong to do so? Is it a sin to use them and should they be gotten rid of? Do I need to confess any of this?

My ex-wife wants our young son to take the MMR vaccine, which I am against because it includes aborted fetal cells. What should I do?

Is it unusual for Catholic churches to have full-body immersion Baptismal fonts with steps to walk right in? Is this maybe a regional thing?

In images of Our Lady of Fatima (statues and portraits), she always seems to have her head tilting to the left. Is that intentional for any reason?

When praying the First Five Fridays/Saturdays Devotion(s), if I miss one of the days, must I then start over from the very beginning?

Mother Miriam Live - April 10, 2024

Unpacking the new Vatican document Dignitas Infinita

Am I able to offer my Nine First Fridays to the Sacred Heart for final repentance of a living member of my family?

I remarried to a man whom I later discovered to be a narcissist and I’m not sure what to do. Can you offer me any tips?

Navigating long term issues with siblings and other family members

Mother Miriam Live - April 9, 2024

Practices for Paschal Time

A saint’s canonization is supposedly infallible, correct? What is the source claiming that canonization is infallible? Was it a council?

Is the declaration of a person as Venerable and Blessed also infallible?

Is there an official published list of saints from the Catholic Church?

My understanding is that there is a “Congregation” whose job it is to assist in the beatification process. And before this “Congregation,” the authority fell to the local bishops to canonize a saint in their diocese. When the Congregation took over, did they have all the bishops everywhere send in their list of Saints?

Is buying or selling Holy Water a mortal sin?

Someone told me that if one spouse is saved, their spouse is saved because of the first spouse being saved. This can't be true, right?

Mother Miriam Live - April 8, 2024

Reflecting on today's first-class feast, The Annunciation of Mary

Mother's live reaction to the solar eclipse

The new member of my parish choir uses they/them pronouns. Should I speak to her about this or leave the parish altogether?

What is the difference between the Heaven that Jewish people believe in and the Heaven that Jesus sacrificed to give Christians?

What are your thoughts on the recent messages from Our Lord given to those in the Order of the Mission of Divine Mercy?

Why does the Church have incorruptible bodies of Saints on display?

Mother Miriam Live - April 5, 2024

Continuing with The Mystery of Paschal Time from Dom Prosper Gueranger

What does it mean to truly forgive someone and how can we tell if we've done so?

I feel I missed my calling to religious life. I'm now married with children, but I still feel the call. What can I do about it and how can I process this?

Where in the Bible does it state that we cannot attend the wedding of someone who is not practicing the faith and not being married in the church? How can we defend our decision not to attend such an event?

Mother Miriam Live - April 4, 2024

Continuing The History of Paschal Time - a reflection by Dom Prosper Gueranger

What is the Catholic position on the Rapture of the church?

How does the church explain where different races of humans came from?

Is it appropriate to give priests gifts for Christmas, Easter and/or Birthdays? If it is, what would be the best? Also, is it okay to invite them for lunch or dinner?

What is the proper way to discard broken Rosaries?

Why might a person receive ONLY the Precious Blood during Mass?

Mother Miriam Live - April 3, 2024

The History of Paschal Time - a reflection by Dom Prosper Gueranger

Is there a specific Psalm that you've remembered since the time when you used to be a Protestant?

I found a St. Benedict medal randomly out in the world a while ago. I started doing some research and I noticed that in the one I’ve found, the broken cup and snake are not present - only the bird on the other side. Do you know why that is or what it could mean?

I feel as if I'm not doing a great job at defending the Catholic stance on the issue of when life begins. How can I better convince someone who wants to debate without using any religious points?

Mother Miriam Live - April 2, 2024

Mother returns from a three week absence and explains what happened

The barren harvest of Protestantism

Does "Liberal Catholicism" really exist, or is it something else covertly? How can we politicize the Vatican when there ought to be only one truth?

I know a couple who didn't get married in the church and they are now upset because they've been told by their priest that they may not Baptize their child in the church because of this. Should the child really be punished for the sins of their parents?

Mother Miriam Live - February 20, 2024

How do we handle people who curse and use our Lord's name in vain?

How does one, as a Catholic man, remain extremely resolute in intense suffering? 

Was Jesus a conservative Jew?

How to convince a family member that he needs last rites from a priest?

How to handle fear?

Mother Miriam Live - March 7, 2024

An Open Letter to Our Spiritual Fathers!

Should I avoid a fallen away Catholic's wedding which doesn't have a priest?

How to deal with my Step-Granddaughter's who says she is a boy?

Mother Miriam Live - March 6, 2024

Lifesite's Letter Regarding the Election and Depopulation.

Can you please discuss the neocatechumenal way?

How do we endure tremendous suffering?

Why do people love their pets more than their children?

How do I deal with scrupulosity? 

How do I find a faithful woman in today's world?

Mother Miriam Live - March 5, 2024

Bishop Strickland on how to be priestly shepherds.

What is the reason for papal infallibility? 

Do you get 3 chances to redeem yourself at the end of your life?

What is Theology of the Body?

What if I don't remember some of my sins during confession?

Modest apparel at Church.

Mother Miriam Live - March 4, 2024

St. Augustine on Lent

Why was the Last Supper on Thursday?

Was Jesus an Essenes Jew?

Should one avoid receiving the Precious Blood if they can't drink alcohol?

What type of human nature did Jesus have?

Is Eucharistic transubstantiation literal?

Can I pray for that my finances will be better?

Mother Miriam Live - February 27, 2024

A lesson in Lenten Fasting

A lesson in Lenten Almsgiving

A priest angerly spoke to me at the Communion rail.

How did Freemasons infiltrate the Church? 

Why doesn't the Church allow people in a state of sin receive Communion?

Mother Miriam Live - February 27, 2024

Bishop Strickland at CPAC 

The worrying support for IVF

Why do Catholics have the Sacraments? (Part 2)

Who do Catholics think the real mediator is, God or the Saints?

Do Catholics ignore scripture when they call priests "Father"?

Were the Dogmas of the Faith created after Scripture?

Adoration, Quality vs Quantity 

Does Yom Kippur have a place in Catholicism? 

Birthday Announcements at the end of mass. Is it proper? 

Mother Miriam Live - February 26, 2024

How we should practice Lent from the writings of Dom Guéranger

Another Conversion! - Good news from a Caller

What are the best books for Jewish Converts?

Why do Catholics have the Sacraments? (Part 1)

Mother Miriam Live - February 21, 2024

Ember Wednesday and everything you need to know about Lenten Ember Days

Responding to spiritual attacks and how to determine if messages are truly coming from God

Mother counsels a Turkish Christian refugee

Inappropriate uses of church buildings and how to approach the pastor about such an issue

Mother Miriam Live - February 19, 2024

What are the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

What is a Zionist?

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition vs. Douay-Rheims Bible

Mother Miriam Live - February 9, 2024

Continuing the article "Emptying the Cross of Its Power"

My future husband is trying to tell me who I can and cannot have as my maid of honor in our wedding. Is he overstepping boundaries, and if so, how should I navigate this?

I'm struggling with how to handle my daughter's lesbian relationship and the idea of inviting she and her "partner" into our home. Any advice?

Can a deacon officiate a Catholic wedding without a priest's supervision?

Why does the LGBTQ community seem to have a particular fascination with joining the Catholic church, as opposed to any other church that accepts such things, despite the fact that they generally show no desire to change their ways and live in union with Catholic teaching?

How did it come to be that any motivation, suggestion or requirement for conversion and fidelity to our Lord become unnecessary and commonplace? How did it come to be that a Bishop would tell a Jewish man that Catholicism was just a preferred way to avoid hell and get to heaven?

Mother Miriam Live - February 8, 2024

Reading an article depicting the true extent of Jesus' physical suffering on the Cross 

The importance of upholding modesty, especially for women

What are your thoughts on priests and other religious using social media for things not directly related to promoting the faith?

Is it wrong to make the Sign of the Cross after receiving the Eucharist?

What recommendations/reflections would you have for young men who are looking to make a commitment of engagement to get married?

Is there a difference in the process or customs of marriage between Ordo and Tridentine?

Are there opportunities for lay people such as myself to have in-person conversations with you?

Mother Miriam Live - February 7, 2024

Reading through an article titled "Emptying the Cross of Its Power." Have we lost the message of the Catholic faith?

Is Satan taking over the mainstream media? If so, is this a recent thing, or has it been going on for some time now?

Why did Jesus say "I'm thirsty" on the cross? Did it have a deeper meaning, or was he just thirsty? Why did water and blood pour out of him when he was pierced after he died?

Mother Miriam Live - February 6, 2024

How should we be preparing for Lent one week ahead of Ash Wednesday?

As Catholics, we must live our faith zealously

Clarifying statements about a source that Mother recommended in a previous episode

The origins and purpose of the College of Cardinals

Mother Miriam Live - January 30, 2024

A 1900 children's sermon on Septuagesima

Is it actually possible to prove that God exists to an atheist without using the Bible or sacred scripture as a reference?

Why are there so many different denominations of Protestantism, all of whom seem to think that they are correct?

How do we ever return to the point where Catholics are focused on uniting against evil rather than spending so much time needlessly arguing with one another?

What to consider when dealing with the possibility of annulment and divorce

Mother Miriam Live - January 25, 2023

What is Septuagesima and how should we be preparing for it?

Mother's thoughts on Fiducia Supplicans and the blessing of same-sex couples

Why do we use Rosary beads?

What can I do to lift myself up and be more motivated, more positive, and feel more healthy?

I joined the Protestant church but was raised a Catholic. I want to come back home but I don’t want to put any other idols before God. Would me going back mean that I have to worship Mary and the saints?

What would your advice be to someone discerning a possible career change? How can I overcome the fear of uncertainty?

What does it mean to be a "modernist?"

Do we know definitively how the text of sacred scripture was transferred from one generation to the next? How do we know for sure that bits and pieces were not lost along the way?

Mother Miriam Live - January 24, 2023

Part one of an article from Professor Roberto de Mattei titled The Origins of A Moral Revolution: Vatican II on Marriage and the Family

At what point do we no longer obey shepherds who treat faithful priests as wolves and unfaithful priests who have an agenda as lambs?

How can I talk my family member out of an irregular marriage?

What happened to Fr. Altman?

My family has ties to the mob. What should I do, if anything?

Mother Miriam Live - January 23, 2024

Why is it so important that we maintain God's design for the family in our modern times?

My relative brought their homosexual "partner" to our family gathering. What should I do now?

Based on what we know from scripture, is there any chance that a sitting Pope could ever be the antichrist?

What is the best way for a sinner to convert?

Mother Miriam Live - January 17, 2024

Mother Miriam Live - January 11, 2024

Bishop Schneider’s Twelve Steps to Surviving As A Catholic Family in a Heretical Wasteland (LINK)

Assisting a listener with an extremely difficult family situation 

Mother Miriam Live - January 10, 2024

St. Gregory the Great, St. Augustine and St. Alphonsus Liguori about Epiphany

Is God trying to communicate something through the fact that the Host does not necessarily taste pleasant?

The birth control pill, NFP, and other contraceptives

Should I move in with my daughter, who doesn't practice faith, if it means that I may be able to bring her children to church with me?

Mother Miriam Live - January 4, 2023

Preparing for the upcoming Epiphany

God's choosing Israel as a light for all the nations

Do you know the reason why the Eastern Orthodox celebrate Christmas on a different day?

I want to receive Communion from the priest at the front of the church but I have a hard time walking up with my cane. What can I do?

Why are women supposed to cover their heads at Mass when the opposite is expected of men?

How does a Catholic mother address her concerns to her adult Catholic daughter about not only attending yoga classes, but instructing them?

Mother Miriam Live - January 3, 2024

Archbishop Fulton Sheen's "True Meaning of Christmas"

How should we react to the news of Cardinal Burke's "loss of privileges" from the Vatican?

Did Pope Francis really say "I will go down in history as the one who split the church?"

Am I allowed to receive the Eucharist from the SSPX? Would it be a grave act on my part?

What is the hardest part of being a nun?

Mother Miriam Live - December 21, 2023

Father Francis Xavier Weninger's examination of conscience in preparation for a holy day

Are Catholics allowed to be baptized by immersion?

How to approach a priest about controlling his volume during Mass?

Is it okay to accept a gift from a pagan relative?

Who made God?

What are Mother's thoughts on women not veiling at the TLM?

What is a "Children's Rosary"?

How do I explain to my children that their father is not Catholic?

Links:

Angelus Press - Children's Books

Augustine Institute Press - Children's Books

Mother Miriam Live - December 20, 2023

Exodus Chapter 9 and God's message at Mount Sinai 

What is your favorite type of Christmas cookie, your favorite Christmas song or hymn, and your favorite Christmas movie?

What is your typical Christmas day meal with the sisters?

Do you think you’ll miss the snow this year now that you’re down in Texas?

Can you explain what a Benediction is used for and why some parishes seem to prefer it often, when others don’t do it at all?

Someone once asked me if I was a Catholic or a Christian. When I said that I was both, since Catholics are Christians, he became confused. He seemed to equate the term Christian with Protestants or non-Catholic Christians. Where did this idea come from, and how could anyone possibly think that Catholics are not Christian?

Is it ok to donate to a charity that does great humanitarian work but at the same time advocates Protestantism?

Is it acceptable to travel on Sundays?

Mother Miriam Live - December 19, 2023

An 1891 homily from Bishop Ehrler regarding the Fourth Sunday of Advent

I noticed at a certain parish, occasionally people will receive Holy Communion by taking the host and then bringing it to an Extraordinary Minister to dip the host in the Precious Blood prior to consuming it. Is this practice of “self-serve” intinction condoned by the Church? If not, what should I do if I am serving as an Extraordinary Minister and someone approaches with such an intent?

If we were to discover that life existed on other planets, how might that affect our Catholic beliefs? For example, would we have to say that Jesus is the redeemer of those beings as well?

I am not a Catholic, and one of your beliefs which I do not understand is your concept of original sin. Why should I think that I have inherited a sin committed by someone else so many years ago? How can I be guilty of a sin that I did not commit?

Mother Miriam Live - December 15, 2023

Finishing with Dom Prosper Gueranger's article about the mystery of Advent

What are your thoughts about Christmas music? When do you think it should be played, if at all, and why?

How do you normally spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with your religious community? Do you maybe have any other recommendations, especially some that might be particularly memorable for children?

How are things going with the Bishop transition in your Diocese? Have you been able to meet the interim Bishop yet? Do you have any idea where things stand with Bishop Strickland?

Can you suggest any topics where Catholics and Protestants can reach “common ground?”

Mother Miriam Live - December 14, 2023

Mother reads Dom Prosper Gueranger's article titled "The Mystery of Advent" to help us learn more about this special liturgical season

I find myself crying, sometimes deeply, when I pray the Rosary. Any advice?

Is it wrong to avoid Novus Ordo masses if one feels that proper reverence is not being given to God?

My Protestant and Lutheran friends put a white candle in the center of their Advent wreath, but I haven’t seen Catholics do that. Is this something I might have missed?

Advice for seeking a spiritual director

Can you tell me if there are any Protestants, or especially any Protestants sects, that actually respect our Mother Mary?

Mother Miriam Live - December 12, 2023

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the connection to Mother's religious order

How do I talk to protestant friends about the whole “Call no man your Father” issue they raise up in regards to priests?

What is the easiest way to explain that we don’t worship Mary like we do God?

How should we respond to the ongoing controversy with Michael Voris? What will happen to Church Militant moving forward? Has your opinion of the apostolate changed at all now that this (relatively ambiguous) news has surfaced?

Would you please explain what Indulgences are, and what is meant by a plenary and partial indulgence?

My sister feels like she doesn't need to attend Mass or Confession. How can I change her mind?

What are your thoughts about kneeling before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during at-home, online Adoration?

Mother Miriam Live - December 7, 2023

More on the History of Advent from Dom Gueranger

A beautiful email from a Mexican trucker

Dealing with older rebellious children

Given names and confirmation names

What exactly happened with the Good Thief on the cross?

Mother Miriam Live - December 6, 2023

The history of Advent (from Dom Prosper Gueranger)

Does a person's obligation to honor their father and mother end with the death of their parents?

Theologically speaking, what does being in a state of “limbo” mean? Is this something that the church still acknowledges? How does it differ from something like purgatory?

Should I be praying to God, Mary, or both? How should I decide?

Mother Miriam Live - December 4, 2023

Properly preparing for Advent and the worldly misconception of the "New Year"

Why did God fail to provide an inspired and infallible list of Old Testament books to Israel? Why would God suddenly provide such a list only after Israel was destroyed in 70 AD?

How could the Jews know that the books of Kings or Isaiah were Scripture?

"Balancing the load" as a homeschooling mother - helpful tips

Mother Miriam Live - November 27, 2023

he Problem of the Present Time: Antagonism of two civilisations (1905) by Monsignor Henri Delassus

What is the Catholic position on the Rapture?

Is Mary "omnipresent"?

What do we do if "female priests" start getting "ordained"?

Mother Miriam Live - November 22, 2023

The history behind Thanksgiving

Catholic Thanksgiving traditions and customs

When and why did the Traditional Latin Mass begin to be associated with extremism or "radical Catholicism?"

What is the rapture?

Mother Miriam Live - November 21, 2023

Reading a priest's article in response to Bishop Strickland's removal

Can traditions of the church be changed? What is the difference between oral traditions and other traditions?

Mother Miriam Live - November 20, 2023

A beautiful, heartfelt letter about Bishop Strickland from someone in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas

Did Jesus really "put an end" to the priesthood in the Bible?

Mother Miriam Live - November 16, 2023

A report from Lepanto Institute - where are your donations going?

The Lutherans at the restaurant I go to after Mass laugh and say the Catholic Church is Lutheran, and that they imitate the Lutherans in everything. How would you respond to this?

My son is trying to find his way back to his Catholic faith but is struggling to find a conservative Novus Ordo Catholic church. Can you recommend any, or how he should search a church out?

I have been to churches where people raise their hands during the Our Father. Is that allowed?

What is the church’s guidance on the use of Extraordinary Ministers and on the logistics of how the people are to process to receive Communion?

In your opinion, what is the best way to prepare for Advent and the coming Christmas season?

Mother Miriam Live - November 15, 2023

Msgr. Charles Pope's article "A Cry of the Heart to Our Bishops"

Mother's reaction to a letter from a priest of the Diocese of Tyler criticizing Bishop Strickland

Discerning God's will for each of us

Children's participation in Advent/Christmas festivities

Mother Miriam Live - November 11, 2023

Mother's reaction to Bishop Strickland being removed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler

Differences in reception of the Body and Blood of Christ between rites

Mother Miriam Live - November 10, 2023

Pope Francis declares that transgender individuals can be Baptized and become godparents - Dr. Anthony Esolen speaks out

A listener shares a story about her visit to a lovely shrine in Oklahoma

Why did Jesus descend into hell?

Tips for finding Catholic friends in a retirement home

What's wrong with NFP, and how can we share that charitably with other faithful Catholics who may just need clarification?

Does Jewish law really support abortion? (Spoiler: It doesn't - but how do we know?)

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Mother Miriam Live - November 7, 2023

A response to Pope Francis' latest motu proprio

Can a lay person baptize a child if it’s an emergency situation?

What boundaries need to be set when it comes to forgiveness? Is there ever a point where one should “draw the line” and not forgive?

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Mother's favorite Advent questions

How do we know what parts of the Old Law no longer apply and what parts still do now that we are under the New Covenant with Jesus Christ?

Mother Miriam Live - November 3, 2023

The First Friday Devotion

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Gertrude, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Where is the boundary line between good music and bad music?

Why are Catholics expected to confess their sins? What does that mean for members of other religions?

Do pets make it to heaven, or do my pets just stop existing once they die?

Does the type of material used to craft a scapular affect its sacramental value?

What are the differences between the PNCC (Polish National Catholic Church) and the Catholic Church founded by Christ our Lord?

What is the proper protocol with winter coats when receiving Holy Communion?

Mother Miriam Live - November 2, 2023

The Feast of All Souls and praying for the souls in purgatory

How to have a Catholic Halloween

Why can Eastern Rite Catholic priests marry? Does the "regular" Catholic church look down upon this practice in any way?

What are some good ways to live out the Liturgical Year in our everyday lives besides going to daily Mass or at least some of the big feasts that aren’t Holy Days of Obligation? Do you have any favorite customs that help keep the liturgical year and Church calendar in our hearts and minds?

What is the best way to prepare ourselves for Advent?

A powerful testimony from a listener of the show

Mother Miriam Live - October 25, 2023

Continuing with 1 Peter

Are "white lies" really that bad?

A priest forcing Communion in the hand

How to handle kids who don't want to receive Confirmation?

Mother Miriam Live - October 24, 2023

Continuing with St. Peter's letter to the Jews

What is an ambry?

Does the Church permit the practice of lay people anointing the sick with oil?

How much incense is TOO much at Mass?

My priest supports Medjugorje, but his "the end is near" attitude is stressful for all of us. What can I do?

The "New Ways Ministry" organization

I was talking with a Protestant friend who scoffed at the literal interpretation of “This is my Body” by saying, Jesus also said, “I am the door.” How should I answer this objection?

Why do we celebrate the visit of the Magi on a day different from Christmas? Also, someone told me there were more than three wise men who visited - could this be true?

Mother Miriam Live - October 23, 2023

Peter's message to the Jews in the first Book of Peter

Have you heard anything about the synod in the last week or two regarding how things are going? Are there any worthwhile updates floating around?

Have you heard of the Book of Enoch? If so, what is your opinion of it?

The problems with the song "Mary Did You Know"

Is a Catholic married in an Eastern Orthodox Church a valid marriage in the eyes of Jesus?

Why don't people remove their shoes when entering a church?

If a priest who has had five years to discern his vocation can be laicized, why does a couple, who may court only six months to a year, need a Church annulment?

Is it better not to receive Communion than to receive it improperly from the hands of a lay person?

Mother Miriam Live - October 19, 2023

Bishop Joseph Strickland's final pastoral letter

Is the Orthodox church in schism? If they believe nearly the same things as Catholics, is their salvation intact? If not, why?

Struggling with discernment and losing faith in God

I was refused Communion on the tongue for seemingly no reason - what should I do?

How are the Commandments instituted in the Jewish faith? Are there more than ten?

Mother Miriam Live - October 18, 2023

Continuing with Bishop Strickland's letter about universalism

Do Muslims and Catholics really worship the same God?

What are the signs of the true church and how can we explain that to members of other religions?

How can we fight the secularization of Christmas?

Is it possible that the antichrist is in Israel right now?

Mother Miriam Live - October 17, 2023

Reading Bishop Strickland's pastoral letter surrounding the errors of universalism

Explaining the ongoing conflict in Israel

How to determine when thoughts and ideas might actually be a calling or inspiration from God

Mother Miriam Live - October 16, 2023

Bishop Strickland's pastoral letter regarding sexual relations outside of marriage and why the church teaching on this can't be changed

Did the John the Baptist lead a sinless life?

When we say “world without end” at the end of a prayer, what are we actually praying for?

How do we know that we have a guardian angel?

Extreme unction

Can a homosexual union be blessed by any priest at the discretion of said priest?

Responding to those who suggest that Bishop Strickland teaches falsehoods

Mother Miriam Live - October 13, 2023

Mother discusses the current events unfolding in Israel and how we got to this point

At what point would it be determined that my repentance and absolution were not adequate to free me from demonic entanglements and that I should seek the services of an exorcist?

Why is a golden calf used for symbolism in the bible?

Divorce and annulment

Is addiction a sin in itself?

Mother Miriam Live - October 12, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - October 10, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - September 28, 2023

Dissecting Bishop Strickland's fourth pastoral letter

Can you please explain the processes for selecting bishops? Also, how are Popes elected?

Feeling conflicted between one's Jewish heritage and their Catholic faith

Do graves need to be blessed if a priest wasn't present for the burial itself?

Fear of "over-worshipping" Mary

Do you believe that homosexuals are born homosexual, or do you think that’s an acquired mindset/behavior?

Freedom to form a family - what does this really mean?

Dealing with many hardships in a short span of time and how to overcome them

Mother Miriam Live - September 27, 2023

The duties of the average person in times of crisis and hardship

Mother's thoughts on wives who lack respect for their husbands

Is it acceptable for us to pray for the Pope’s conversion, or would that be considered disrespectful and accusatory?

How can one fast on bread and water when they have to eat gluten-free and lactose-free?

I won’t take theological advice from priests, bishops, and popes who care more about American culture than Jesus’ words. Is this an uncharitable approach?

The differences between Lutheranism and Catholicism

Mother Miriam Live - September 26, 2023

Bishop Athanasius Schneider's words on the legitimacy of Pope Francis, papal infallibility, and more

Mother's thoughts about Fr. James Altman

Advice for young women struggling with pornography

Can the Pope ever be accused of heresy?

Do we ever need to "forgive" God in confession?

Reshuffling of parishes and priests and how that affects the faithful

The Good Shepherd curriculum - is it acceptable?

Mother Miriam Live - September 25, 2023

Continuing with Bishop Strickland's letter (with points on marriage and women's ordination)

Why are rifts starting to form in the church? Why are traditional Catholics under attack, even from other Catholics?

Mother's thoughts on priestly celibacy and female ordination

Mother Miriam Live - September 22, 2023

Continuing with Bishop Strickland's most recent pastoral letter

I'm feeling torn between my Jewish heritage and my desire to become Catholic. Can you help?

Providing counsel to a wife who feels that she may have overstepped her role

Mother Miriam Live - September 20, 2023

Unpacking Bishop Strickland's third pastoral letter, released yesterday

Is there more than one Herod mentioned in the Holy Bible?

Fasting in combination with prayer

What does the church teach about natural family planning (NFP)?

Mother's thoughts on professional sporting events on Sundays and whether we should attend them

Catholic dating sites

Mother Miriam Live - September 19, 2023

Man has no authority to change the teachings and traditions of the church

Marriage outside the church and living as brother and sister rather than husband and wife

Mother Miriam speaks about her own mother

Children who abandon their parents for "no reason"

How do we defend our own faith if our leaders promote evil?

Is there a female order equivalent to the Jesuits?

Have there been many saints who got married and had children before entering religious life?

Music during Adoration

Lay people should not deliver the Eucharist to the homebound, even if it seems like the right thing to do

Mother Miriam Live - September 18, 2023

Taking a look at Bishop Strickland's September 12th Pastoral letter about the divine nature of the Sacraments and the Eucharist

Would it be acceptable to ask for a family member's return to the church as a Christmas gift?

What does an average day at Mother's new property look like?

How should one discern moving their family to an area where Catholicism is prominent and well-practiced?

Discerning a call to the priesthood while overcoming fear of the persecution that so many traditionally-minded prelates have faced in our times

The Hour of Grace devotion and the purple scapular

Mother Miriam Live - September 5, 2023

Bishop Athanasius Schneider's letter of support for Bishop Joseph Strickland

Only Catholics go to heaven?

Returned to the Church, but can't find a reverent parish!

How can Mary be a Mediatrix when the Bible says Jesus is the only mediator between God and man?

Mother Miriam Live - September 12, 2023

An 1880 homily about the necessity to proclaim our faith and how it relates to the current situation with Bishop Strickland

Is a lay person sinning by helping to distribute the Precious Blood?

What is the role of a retired woman with no grandchildren?

I was welcomed into a Baptist family with open arms, but I want to become Catholic. How can I do that without damaging the great relationship that I have with those people?

What is the Alpha Program, and is it a good resource for Catholics?

How to prepare for your first Confession in many years

Mother Miriam Live - September 11, 2023

Fr. Altman believes that the Chair of St. Peter is empty... how should Catholics respond to a statement like this?

Discerning religious life

Can a lay person repose the Holy Eucharist at the end of Adoration?

The difference between Rabbi and other clergy

The extent of Papal infallibility

Mother Miriam Live - September 8, 2023

What does true obedience in the church look like? Part two of a speech Mother put together with help from Dr. Peter Kwasniewski

Is “Body of Christ” and “Amen” the tradition of the church?

Is it possible for those in the LGBTQ community who may be living sinful lifestyles to come into union with the church? If so, how?

A horrifying stance on transgenderism that is sadly too common in Novus Ordo parishes

Mother's stance on clergy who don't dress as such in public

The difference between Catholicism and practicing Messianic Judaism

Mother Miriam Live - September 7, 2023

What does true obedience in the church look like? Part one of a speech Mother put together with help from Dr. Peter Kwasniewski

How to respond to a so-called "Catholic anti-Semite"

What types of practices might not be permitted while the Blessed Sacrament is exposed?

Mother Miriam Live - September 6, 2023

Bishop Strickland's newest Pastoral letter

My children have turned their backs on the faith and refuse to talk to me - what can I do?

How should we view priests who continue to practice the sacraments without their Bishop's approval?

The Latin Mass vs. the Novus Ordo

Mother Miriam Live - September 1, 2023

The Roles of Mother and Father and the Restoration of the Family

The First Five Saturdays Devotion

What is there in the Catholic Church that is lacking in any other Church that likewise confesses the Apostles, Nicean, and Athanasian Creeds? (Continued from last episode)

Mother Miriam Live - August 31, 2023

An article from Voice of the Family Digest about the structure of the traditional family

What happens to the soul of a beloved family pet after death? Do they go to heaven?

Why do so many churches never speak about the topic of modesty and allow parishioners to attend Mass dressed however they choose?

Can a statue of Moloch be found at the Roman Colosseum?

What is there in the Catholic Church that is lacking in any other Church that likewise confesses the Apostles, Nicean, and Athanasian Creeds?

Mother Miriam Live - August 30, 2023

The restoration of the family and the role of a mother and father

Jewish lineage and the destruction of the temple

Which Divine Office does Mother use?

I see a mom online posting pictures of her toddler dressed up as the opposite sex - what to do?

Why would Pope Francis attempt to undermine the serious sinful nature of homosexual behavior?

Does a good person who may not be Christian still go to hell?

Mother Miriam Live - August 29, 2023

Taking a look at the Synod on Synodality with help from Cardinal Burke - what is going on here?

Bishop Joseph Strickland's wonderful letter to the faithful that you NEED to hear

The ongoing dispute between Carmelite nuns and Bishop Olson in the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas

Are "destination weddings" (or weddings outside the church) permissible for Catholics?

Mother Miriam Live - August 28, 2023

Information about Mother's final vows, including a clip from the ceremony

We have a new time slot! (2PM ET)

What to do when being rejected or alienated by family, including one's own children

Is it wrong for a lay person to deliver Communion to the sick and homebound?

Is it wrong for a deacon to handle the host?

Mother Miriam Live - July 14, 2023

Discussing Catholic masculinity and how it has evolved over time

More on annulment, divorce, and re-marriage

Fear of choking and praying to St. Blaise

How do we stop superstitious thoughts?

Respectfully encouraging family members to bring their children into the Sacraments

Eastern Rite Catholicism and married priests

Should we donate to Catholic Charities?

Mother Miriam Live - July 12, 2023

Christians and the need for suffering

Has Mother had a chance to see "Sound of Freedom" yet? What are her thoughts about the movie?

Advice for RCIA instructors looking to reinforce and explain the love that Catholics have for the Eucharist

The proper order of events for divorce, annulment, remarriage, etc.

My child is acting unusual - could my home be harboring the demonic?

How to carefully evaluates the pros and cons of my child's school and make the best possible decision for their upbringing and salvation

Mother Miriam Live - July 7, 2023

The Christian under suffering - no one can attain salvation without suffering

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Can Catholics be justified in restricting immigration to protect their sovereign nation?

What is moral relativism and how can we counteract it in our world today?

Private property and the universal destination of goods

Feeling called to attend seminary

Mother Miriam Live - July 5, 2023

God's divine providence

How should Catholics discern whether or not to attend Protestant worship services, funerals, weddings, etc.?

Why does God allow evil people to present themselves as well-intentioned?

Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints when God has the power to do all things?

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal - what is it?

Mother Miriam Live - July 3, 2023

Continued reading on God's divine providence

All Souls Day: if we make six visits to six churches and say designated prayers, will the souls in purgatory for whom we pray go straight to heaven?

Can Catholics support other Catholics who get married outside the church?

Mother's thoughts on Blackrock and their sinister affairs

Did the early Church fathers talk about abortion, or is it only a modern-day issue?

Mother Miriam Live - June 29, 2023

Sifting through some discouraging news headlines and tying that back to God's divine providence - why does God allow this?

What makes the Traditional Latin Mass more reverent than the Novus Ordo?

Mother Miriam Live - June 26, 2023

Another BIG announcement!

What you need to know about God's divine providence

Is receiving Communion in the hand sacrilege? If so, how can that be proven or explained?

Recent news of Bishop Strickland's visit from the Vatican and how future developments could affect Mother's religious community

Mother Miriam Live - June 16, 2023

The Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and a related homily from Fr. Francis Xavier Weninger

How are mere humans expected to forgive everyone when we are taught that God only forgives those who are repentant?

What is the “line” that must be crossed for a person to consider removing themselves from a verbally/physically abusive marriage?

How to lovingly say "no" when you're simply too busy

Trying to convert someone before it's "too late"

Is it okay to assign a name to our guardian angel? Would that in any way be disrespectful?

Mother Miriam Live - June 14, 2023

Another take on the story of creation from a different angle

How to approach someone who is considering leaving the church

Trinitarian baptisms as a "last resort" - is it acceptable?

Why was Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster's incorrupt body described as a miracle?

Mother Miriam Live - June 13, 2023

The history of God's creation of the universe and how it relates to science

Does the "seven days" of creation in Genesis literally mean seven days?

Weddings outside the church and effects on the family

Best practices for Confession

An urgent appeal!