Mother Miriam Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mother reads from Dom Prosper Gueranger's "The Liturgical Year." Mother answers questions about whether Jesus is physically on the Earth, what to do if a priest tells you not to kneel during the consecration of the Eucharist, whether the Eucharist can be gluten-free, whether a person with celiac disease can safely receive the Eucharist if it isn't low-gluten, how to create a strong Catholic home while also managing practical responsibilities, and what to do if you divorced and remarried while away from the church.