Mother Miriam Live There Are No Gay Christians
Feb 25, 2026
Reflection on St. Augustine’s Lenten teachings about fasting, prayer and charity. Discussion of how to respond to a recovering addict who asks for money. Comparison of the Novus Ordo and the Traditional Latin Mass and recommended reading on liturgical reform. A caller challenges pastoral responses to LGBT people and the need to speak truth with love.
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Lent As Lifelong Spiritual Cross
- Lent is meant to form a lifelong 'cross' of self-mastery, not just a temporary 40-day diet.
- Mother Miriam reads St. Augustine explaining the 40 days symbolize lifelong penance and imitation of Christ's fasting.
Intensify Prayer And Almsgiving During Lent
- Add to your regular practices during Lent: increase prayer, almsgiving, and penance beyond your usual fasting.
- Mother Miriam emphasizes St. Augustine's counsel that those already practicing continence should intensify prayer during these days.
Give Up, Don't Swap Indulgences
- Do not substitute one indulgence for another when fasting; give it up completely.
- Mother Miriam cites St. Augustine warning against trading chocolate for other treats or exotic delicacies during Lent.
