Mother Miriam Live

The Liturgical Reform

Mother Miriam Live - March 9th, 2026
Mother reads from a letter by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski.
Mother responds to an email from a mother who wants to introduce an Orthodox Jewish friend to Catholicism.

Scripture is God's Love Letter to Us

Mother Miriam Live - March 5th, 2026
Mother speaks about how baptized Christians can still reject God, then dives into the history of Lenten fasting and how parents can guide their children through a fruitful Lent.
Mother answers questions about improper Lenten sacrifices, why so few Catholics prioritize reading the Bible, whether a lay person can be a spiritual director, and caring for a loved one near the end of life while managing resentment towards other relatives.

Purgatory is God's Gift to Us

Mother Miriam Live - March 4th, 2026
Mother shares old fasting and abstinence rules set in the 1950s, shortly before the Second Vatican Council.
Mother answers email questions about what to do about the Epstein files, why we need purgatory, what it means to carry your cross, the books that Protestants removed from the Bible, why we call it "apologetics" when we defend our faith, and her favorite Catholic apologetics books.

Forgive To Be Forgiven

Mother Miriam Live - March 2nd, 2026
Mother reads from a Lenten sermon that discusses our Lord’s divinity and humanity, as well as the need for us to forgive to be forgiven.
Mother speaks to callers asking how to pray over nonverbal children, sharing the pain of an estranged child, and asking whether to write down sins before confession to avoid forgetting any. She also answers email and YouTube questions about why Jesus has not returned yet, problems with the Traditional Catholic movement, and telling unsupportive relatives about your call to religious vocation.

Depths of Depravity: The Epstein Files

Mother Miriam Live - February 26th, 2026
Mother speaks on the Epstein files, referencing Sheryl Collmer's article from Crisis Magazine.
Mother responds to emails about gluten in the Eucharist, the difference between natural decay and cremation, and the Papal Conclave.

Glitter Ashes: An Abomination

Mother Miriam Live - February 20th, 2026
Mother discusses the three temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness.
Mother answers questions about "glitter ashes" and homosexuality, desecrating Christian symbols, how long to wear your ashes on Ash Wednesday, why most Jewish people do not accept Jesus, repentance for a second marriage outside the church, a healing service performed by laypeople, and more.

How Should Catholics Approach Immigration Issues?

Mother responds to a question about moral issues surrounding the immigration debate and speaks to a caller whose severe illness prevents him from attending Mass.

There Are No Gay Christians

Mother Miriam Live - February 24th, 2026
Mother discusses St. Augustine's homily for the First Sunday of Lent.
Mother answers questions about former friends seeking enabling for dangerous and sinful decisions, the Second Vatican Council and Traditional Latin Mass, and why she does not support gay communities.

Will He Find Ten?: Examining the State of the World

Mother Miriam Live - February 23rd, 2026
Mother recaps a video titled "Will He Find Ten?"
Mother responds to a caller about whether Mother believes we are in the end times.
Mother responds to emails and comments from listeners on the topics of the apostles knowing if Jesus was God, Mother's favorite saint, prayer advice, and more.

How Should Individuals with Special Needs Receive the Sacraments?

Mother delves into the joy of getting to give something up for Lent and accompany our Lord on his forty days in the wilderness.
Mother answers questions about why the church uses such ornate buildings and vestments, individuals with special needs receiving the Sacraments, the morality of investing in the stock market, and what could happen to money saved for your future if you enter religious life.