Mother Miriam Live

Mother Miriam Live - November 10, 2023 Pope Francis declares that transgender individuals can be Baptized and become godparents - Dr. Anthony Esolen speaks out A listener shares a story about her visit to a lovely shrine in Oklahoma Why did Jesus descend into hell? Tips for finding Catholic friends in a retirement home What's wrong with NFP, and how can we share that charitably with other faithful Catholics who may just need clarification? Does Jewish law really support abortion? (Spoiler: It doesn't - but how do we know?)

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Mother is live now! Call her with your questions at 1-877-511-5483 or email her at Mother@thestationofthecross.com If you want to support her show call 1-877-711-8500

Mother Miriam Live - November 7, 2023 A response to Pope Francis' latest motu proprio Can a lay person baptize a child if it's an emergency situation? What boundaries need to be set when it comes to forgiveness? Is there ever a point where one should "draw the line" and not forgive? Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Mother's favorite Advent questions How do we know what parts of the Old Law no longer apply and what parts still do now that we are under the New Covenant with Jesus Christ?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?