Mother Miriam Live

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Gertrude, and The First Friday Devotion

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?

The Feast of All Souls and Praying for Those in Purgatory

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

White Lies, Communion in the Hand

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?

What Is An Ambry, and Who Can Use the Contents Contained Within?

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?

Saint Peter’s Message to Wayward Jews

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?

Bishop Strickland’s Final Pastoral Letter: Willingly Taking Up Our Cross

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?

Do Muslims and Catholics Really Worship the Same God?

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?

Bishop Strickland Speaks About The Errors of Universalism

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

Bishop Strickland: ”Sexual Relations Outside of Marriage Are ALWAYS Sinful!”

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

What Is Going On in Israel, and How Did We Get Here?!

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?