Mother Miriam Live

A Special Discussion with Bishop Athanasius Schneider

Mother Miriam Live - October 14, 2022 On today's episode, Mother is joined by a very special guest, Bishop Athanasius Schneider (Auxiliary Bishop of Astana, Kazakhstan), whom she asks the following: How do we, the sheep, navigate these extremely confusing times in the world and in our church? Should we always obey the Holy Father? When do we not obey him, and how? How have so many holy men of God (bishops, cardinals, priests) seemingly lost their faith overnight? What role does the traditional family play in times of crisis, and how do Catholic parents raise their children in these times? Is natural family planning acceptable, and if so, what is the proper terminology and usage associated with it? Can there ever be unity without truth? Why or why not?

How to Start Your Own Homestead and Become Self-Sustainable

Mother Miriam Live - October 13, 2022 How to start a homestead and steps to becoming self-sustainable How many women are a part of Mother's order, and are they cloistered? A simple source for citing LQBTQ ideology as being outside the faith Advice and family planning for overwhelmed parents

The Divine Maternity of Mary, Catholics and Alcohol

Mother Miriam Live - October 11, 2022 The Feast of the Divine Maternity of Mary How to respond to family marriages that fall outside church teaching Should Catholic families consider relocating to be closer to a Latin Mass? The Catholic perspective on alcohol consumption Is cremation a sin? Is the Chaplet of Seven Sorrows a suitable replacement for saying the Rosary on certain days of the week?

Home Education and the Survival of the Catholic Family - Part Two

Mother Miriam Live - September 27, 2022 Continuing yesterday's reading and discussion about home education and the survival of the Catholic family Why do so few Catholic churches in the US ring their tower bells? At what point is it okay to "reject" Pope Francis' teachings? Proper procedure for Catholic burial and cremation The Angelus prayer and the "Angel of the Lord" Tithing Did Mother believe in the rapture as an Evangelical? Will the antichrist come from a Jewish background or heritage?

Home Education and the Survival of the Catholic Family

Mother Miriam Live - September 26, 2022 Catholic home education and the survival of the Catholic family Modesty - the way we present ourselves to the world is a reflection of who we are and what we believe Sunday obligation while traveling Distribution of Holy Communion by Deacons and laypeople Rejection of organized religion by adult children - how to approach a conversation Interpretation of scripture

The Number One Reason for the Destruction of Christianity

Mother Miriam Live - September 21, 2022 Mother lays out the number one reason for the destruction of Christianity and how we can attempt to combat it Should we avoid those who have been vaccinated? Grave offenses against the Eucharist taking place in Catholic schools How to properly counsel a friend who has a desire to change their biological identity Advice for starting a religious community Tithing - what counts and what doesn't? Receiving in the hand - is it sin, sacrilege, or both?

Why Doesn’t Anyone Say ”Roman Catholic” Anymore?

Mother Miriam Live - September 20, 2022 Fr. John Hardon on how to restore and preserve the Catholic family The recourse that comes from using contraception Why doesn't anyone use the term "Roman Catholic" anymore? How to overcome the pain caused by a family member's hurtful comments What does the church have to say about suicide, and what happens to the soul of a person who commits this sin?

What Do We Really Need In Order to Receive Holy Communion?

Mother Miriam Live - September 19, 2022 Is it true that "all we need in order to receive Holy Communion is faith?" IVF and freezing fertilized eggs Is receiving in the hand really a bad option in cases where it may be the only option? Avoiding worry when things aren't going the way we planned and remembering that God is always in control

Our Lady of Sorrows, Parenting A Self-Harming Child

Mother Miriam Live - September 16th, 2022 Our Lady of Sorrows and the Seven Sorrows themselves Speaking charitably to lax family members Abuse of ecclesiastical authority What can a parent do if their child is self-harming? What does Jesus expect from us in terms of forgiveness?

The Exultation of the Holy Cross, Starting A Religious Community

Mother Miriam Live - September 14, 2022 The Exultation of the Holy Cross Advice from Mother for anyone who may be looking to start a religious community When did the Eastern Rite Catholic Churches first appear as distinct from the Roman Catholic Church? Catholic relics in Rome What can we do if a family member wants to re-marry before receiving an annulment?