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Mother Miriam Live

With her trademark wit and wisdom, host Mother Miriam takes you on a spiritual journey through some of life's toughest challenges. Produced by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.

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    "Inclusivity" and the Danger of Relying on Deathbed Conversion

    Mother Miriam Live - April 17th, 2026 Mother reads from Bishop Strickland's writings on "War, Justice, and the Cross." Mother answers questions about the Vatican's stance on Islam, the work of the Holy Spirit, why many say "Holy Spirit" instead of "Holy Ghost," a spouse turning against the church and seeking divorce, and "inclusivity" in the church and the danger of relying on deathbed conversion.

  2. 999

    Can Nuns Distribute Holy Communion?

    Mother Miriam Live - April 14th, 2026 Mother continues with Dom Prosper  Guéranger's "Paschal Time." Mother answers questions about whether Protestants can be saved, who can distribute Holy Communion, the morality of distancing from a relative who committed slander, whether men with pornography addictions should be allowed to get married, discerning a vocation, the sin of dating a married Catholic who is separated but has not obtained an annulment, and whether to confess disrespecting the Novus Ordo.

  3. 998

    Who Are The "Incorrigibly Wicked"?

    Mother Miriam Live - April 13th, 2026 Mother reads from Dom Prosper Guéranger's writings on the mystery of Pentecost. Mother answers questions about pursuing religious vocation later in life, whether a recorded blessing can be imparted to those not listening live, shopping on Sundays, offering forgiveness and keeping the faith after a difficult breakup, what the Bible means by "incorrigibly wicked," and whether the church is heading towards another schism.

  4. 997

    "It's Not of God": Correcting Loved Ones Who Practice Yoga

    Mother Miriam Live - April 7th, 2026 Mother reads from the writings of Carlo Vigano, a former archbishop who has been excommunicated. Mother answers questions about correcting loved ones who practice yoga, the infallibility of Ex Cathedra statements, the original language of the Mass, cloistered nuns' titles, and overly casual clothing in church.

  5. 996

    Can Nuns Lay Hands During Prayer?

    Mother Miriam Live - April 6th, 2026 Mother discusses the importance of Easter Monday. Mother answers questions about whether nuns can lay hands during prayer, changes to Good Friday service, protecting children from false teachings, love for our Blessed Mother, whether couples civilly united before entering the church must receive Holy Matrimony, whether you can start a novena late and catch up, and the importance of confession.

  6. 995

    The Mystery of Passiontide and Holy Week

    Mother Miriam Live - March 31st, 2026 Mother reads Holy Week commentary from Dom Gueranger titled "The Mystery of Passiontide and Holy Week" Mother responds to YouTube comments and emails about her response to Ted Cruz, the question of whether a man should always side with his wife, a listener's story of discovering the TLM, and more.

  7. 994

    "Male and Female He Created Them:" How to Handle Feelings of Gender Dysphoria

    Mother Miriam Live - March 26th, 2026 Mother shares Dom Guéranger's writings about Holy Week liturgies and observances. She also speaks out against Israel's prime minister. Mother answers questions about how to keep First Friday and First Saturday devotions that conflict with Holy Week, whether non-Catholics who die for the faith might go to heaven, whether those facing persecution can join the church without baptism, what to do when experiencing long-term gender dysphoria, and what Catholics can do to protect themselves from supernatural harm. She further responds to comments on her video about Ted Cruz and the phrase "Christ is King."

  8. 993

    Should Some Sins Be Unforgivable?

    Mother Miriam Live - March 25th, 2026 Mother shares the writings of Dom Guéranger on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, drawing parallels between the Blessed Mother and Eve and sharing how Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant. Mother answers questions about what we can do to put a stop to evil, whether some sins should be unforgivable, and where Scripture says that Mary was conceived without sin.

  9. 992

    Can the Traditional Latin Mass Bring People Back to Catholicism?

    Mother Miriam Live - March 23rd, 2026 Mother reads from Bishop Strickland's writings calling on Catholics to tie ourselves to Jesus, not political parties, and Dr. Peter Kwasniewski's writings about the joy God offers, as seen in the saints. Mother takes a phone call from a man who she previously spoke to about a "prodigal son" situation. She also answers questions about books to reinforce virtue for young women, rebellion against the Pope and whether the Traditional Latin Mass can bring people back to the faith, consequences for priests who commit abuses, the historical truth of the Old Testament, whether Catholics can attend a former Catholic's protestant wedding, and secular movies about Catholic history.

  10. 991

    Is the Pope Infallible in Everything?

    Mother Miriam Live - March 19th, 2026 Mother speaks about St. Joseph and his purity on the occasion of his feast day. Mother answers questions about Papal infallibility, claims that "Christ is King" is anti-Semitic, whether to sever ties with a parish that supports homosexuality, why Novus Ordo Mass does not obey some articles from the Second Vatican Council, and how to talk to Protestant relatives about becoming Catholic.

  11. 990

    Cathedral Scandal: When Parishes Are "Affirming" of Everything but the Faith

    Mother Miriam Live - March 18th, 2026 Mother speaks on Colossians 3 and dying to self. Mother answers emails about openly gay individuals serving as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and whether there is salvation outside of the Catholic church.

  12. 989

    How to Handle a Spouse's Pornography Addiction

    Mother Miriam Live - March 16th, 2026 Mother speaks about author Paul Thigpen, who recently passed away. Mother responds to emails about handling a spouse’s pornography addiction, how God’s mercy is available through the last moments of our lives, and whether Catholic churches should offer a warmer welcome.

  13. 988

    Does Epstein Island Deserve Capital Punishment?

    Mother Miriam Live - March 12th, 2026 Mother shares her thoughts on Lenten film recommendations from a Crisis Magazine article. Mother responds to questions about ectopic pregnancy, how she chose Catholicism over Protestantism, what to do when your gay child is "getting married," capital punishment for those involved in Epstein Island, the realities of religious life, whether God will avenge the abuses on today's children, and how to tell Jewish relatives you are converting to Catholicism.

  14. 987

    Can "Church Conservatives" Deny You Reconciliation?

    Mother Miriam Live - March 11th, 2026 Mother shares an article about Blessed Karl of Austria by Crisis Magazine publisher Eric Sammons. Mother gives advice to a caller whose Protestant wife is resistant to conversion and responds to questions about whether the people involved in the Epstein files are possessed by demons, why some misinterpret the grave sin of Sodom and Gomorrah, and whether "the church conservatives" can deny you reconciliation because of a spouse's refusal to convert.

  15. 986

    The Liturgical Reform

    Mother Miriam Live - March 9th, 2026 Mother reads from a letter by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski. Mother responds to an email from a mother who wants to introduce an Orthodox Jewish friend to Catholicism.

  16. 985

    Scripture is God's Love Letter to Us

    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.

  17. 984

    Purgatory is God's Gift to Us

    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.

  18. 983

    Forgive To Be Forgiven

    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.

  19. 982

    Depths of Depravity: The Epstein Files

    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.

  20. 981

    Glitter Ashes: An Abomination

    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.

  21. 980

    How Should Catholics Approach Immigration Issues?

    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.

  22. 979

    There Are No Gay Christians

    Mother Miriam Live - February 24th, 2026 Mother discusses St. Augustine's homily for the First Sunday of Lent. Mother answers questions about former friends seeking enabling for dangerous and sinful decisions, the Second Vatican Council and Traditional Latin Mass, and why she does not support gay communities.

  23. 978

    Will He Find Ten?: Examining the State of the World

    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.

  24. 977

    How Should Individuals with Special Needs Receive the Sacraments?

    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.

  25. 976

    Can Jesus Be Gluten-Free?

    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.

  26. 975

    "Prayer and Supplication:" Overcoming the Fear of Death

    Mother continues St. Paul's Letters to the Ephesians. Mother answers questions about why St. John Lateran Basilica is the seat of the Pope, how to become a traditional Catholic without the Latin Mass, Melania Trump's stance on abortion, what the church does to support babies after birth, and overcoming the fear of death.

  27. 974

    Why Don’t Catholics Celebrate Holidays from Leviticus?

    Mother shares more of St. Paul's Letters to the Ephesians, describing chapter four as Catholics' "marching orders." Mother answers questions about Lenten sacrifices, forgotten observances, how to spend time in Scripture during Lent, why the Catholic church does not celebrate holidays from Leviticus, people speaking in tongues at a Pentecostal church, whether Catholics can be democrats, and what work is forbidden on Sundays.

  28. 973

    Why Are US Bishops Supporting CRS?

    Mother discusses Bishop Strickland's article on SSPX, Apostolic continuity, and unity in the church. Mother answers questions, including: Was the Inquisition justified? Can baked bread become the Holy Eucharist? Can past sins "curse" a marriage with infertility? Where can you learn more about elements of the Roman Catholic faith? What is the difference between Novus Ordo Mass and Traditional Latin Mass? Who is guiding the church today? How does she determine whether something is heretical? Why hasn't the pope resolved "the Traditional Latin Mass issue"? Is it right for a priest to scold someone after confessing? Why are US Bishops collecting for CRS? Do Lenten fish frys go against the spirit of Friday fasting? Why do some people travel to multiple Altars of Repose on Maundy Thursday?

  29. 972

    Can SSPX Consecrate Bishops without Papal Approval?

    Mother reads about the controversy surrounding the SSPX's upcoming consecration of bishops without the Pope's approval. Mother answers questions about attending the secular wedding of a baptized relative, a Muslim prayer area in the Vatican, and how to continue raising children while facing the long-term effects of difficult pregnancies.

  30. 971

    The Law Fulfilled: Old Temple Worship Fulfilled in the Traditional Mass

    Mother continues reading from St. Paul's Letters to the Ephesians. Mother responds to a caller who is worried her recent confessions were invalid and answers messages about reading to understand your faith, what it means when she calls herself "the completed Jew," how old temple worship has its completion in the Traditional Mass, good penitential practices, children born out of wedlock, when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, and whether you can believe homosexual people are "born that way" while still believing in the natural law.

  31. 970

    Can Church Doctrine Change?

    Mother Miriam Live - February 3rd, 2026 Mother reads from the Apostle Paul's Letters to the Ephesians. Mother answers messages about what to do if homeschooling is forbidden, the difference between Dominican Mass and Roman Catholic Latin Mass, whether protestants are saved, original sin, whether church doctrine can change, how to thank our Blessed Mother more daily, why women cannot be priests/bishops/popes, how to express disapproval of the move away from traditionalist practices, and what she recommends reading to know your faith better.

  32. 969

    Remember the Sabbath: Can Catholics Shop or Watch Sports on Sundays?

    Mother Miriam Live - February 2nd, 2026 Mother speaks about Candlemas, the Purification of Our Blessed Lady, and the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. Mother answers messages about why Holy Communion is presented in both species, discouragement when debating Christians who support the sin of abortion, distraction during Mass, a bishop's comparisons of America to Nazi Germany, and whether it is ok to shop or watch live sports on a Sunday.

  33. 968

    Following Catholicism In a Protestant Family

    Mother Miriam Live - January 30th, 2026 Mother speaks about Septuagesima and Candlemas. Mother answers a caller whose husband disapproves of her conversion to Catholicism and a question about ICE protesters invading a church service in Minnesota.

  34. 967

    St. Francis DeSales: My Spiritual Director From Heaven

    Mother Miriam Live - January 29th, 2026 Mother speaks about St. Francis DeSales and how he became her spiritual advisor from heaven. Mother responds to emails relating to the Traditional Latin Mass.

  35. 966

    Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity

    Mother Miriam Live - January 28th, 2026 Mother reads an excerpt from the book "Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity" by Carrie Gress Mother responds to emails on the topics of Father James Martin, ICE, Pope Leo acting heretically, and more.

  36. 965

    Why We Need Our Lady

    Mother Miriam Live - January 22nd, 2026 Mother reads an article on Mary's title of Co-Redemptrix by Father Serafino Lanzetta. Mother responds to calls and emails on the topics of the use of Holy Water, unfaithful bishops, the end times, and a return to Catholic tradition.

  37. 964

    The Spirit of Catholicism Part 4

    Mother Miriam Live - January 15th, 2026 Mother continues to read "The Spirit of Catholicism" by Karl Adam Mother responds to emails about Mary's title of mediatrix, a man's struggle with learning the Catholic doctrine, and whether priests who are in mortal sin can still consecrate.

  38. 963

    The Spirit of Catholicism Part 3

    Mother Miriam Live - January 14th, 2026 Mother continues to read "The Spirit of Catholicism" by Karl Adam Mother responds to emails on the topics of the universal bishop, converting others to Catholicism, the Our Lady of title, and more.  

  39. 962

    The Spirit of Catholicism Part 2

    Mother Miriam Live - January 13th, 2026 Mother continues to read "The Spirit of Catholicism" by Karl Adam Mother responds to emails about Christmas trees in the sanctuary and Children's Liturgy. Mother hears the concerns of a caller who cannot concentrate while her parish is under construction.  

  40. 961

    The Spirit of Catholicism

    Mother Miriam Live - January 12th, 2026 Mother reads an excerpt from "The Spirit of Catholicism" by Karl Adam Mother responds to a caller looking for advice on being a stay-at-home mom. Mother responds to emails discussing the New American Catholic Bible, speaking to Mary outside of prayer, the state of the Church, and more.

  41. 960

    Catholic New Year's Resolutions

    Mother Miriam Live - December 31st, 2025 Mother Miriam sends off 2025 by reading a list of Catholic New Year's resolutions by the Global Penitent. Mother reads emails from listeners asking about finding a confessor, book recomendations, and advice on how to approach an atheist family member.

  42. 959

    It’s Impossible for Man to Get to God

    Mother Miriam Live - December 30th, 2025 Mother reads a Christmas Day homily from Saint Augustine. Mother responds to a YouTube comment discussing the Catholic Chruch's view on salvation as well as an email from a struggling mother.  

  43. 958

    Answering Your Christmas Questions

    Mother Miriam Live - December 29th, 2025 Mother takes the whole show to respond to emails and YouTube comments on the topics of Christmas Mass, the birth of Christ, Eastern Catholicism, and more.

  44. 957

    Where God Is, Love Is

    Mother Miriam Live - December 23rd, 2025 Mother reads a story titled Where God Is, Love Is by Leo Tolstoy. Mother responds to emails about Christmas movies and donations.  

  45. 956

    Waiting for the Christ Child

    Mother Miriam Live - December 22nd, 2025 Mother reads a story titled "Waiting for the Christ Child," by Michael Matt. Mother responds to emails and YouTube comments on the topics of spending too much time on secular Christmas traditions, gender dysphoria, the SSPX, and more.

  46. 955

    Preparing for Christ: The O Antiphons Day 2

    Mother Miriam Live - December 18th, 2025 Mother continues to read about the seven O Antiphons for day two. Mother responds to emails and YouTube comments about her conversion story, Taylor Marshall, the sin of gossip, and more.

  47. 954

    Preparing for Christ: The O Antiphons

    Mother Miriam Live - December 17th, 2025 Mother reads an article on the seven O Antiphons. Mother responds to emails and YouTube comments about cremation, the removal of kneelers, Catholic antisemitism, and more

  48. 953

    Advent Reflections

    Mother Miriam Live - December 15th, 2025 Mother reads a message for Advent from Saint Leo the Great Mother responds to listener emails and YouTube comments about zionism and the word Co-Redeemer

  49. 952

    Meet Our Lady of Guadalupe

    Mother Miriam Live - December 12th, 2025 Mother reads an article on Our Lady of Guadalupe from FOCUS University Mother responds to viewer emails about rising antisemitism, orthodoxy, Mass questions, and more

  50. 951

    The Immaculate Vanquisher of All Heresies

    Mother Miriam Live - December 11th, 2025 Mother reads an article by Dr. Roberto De Mattei titled "The Immaculate Vanquisher of All Heresies."  Mother responds to emails about reversion to the faith, disappointment with the Church, the origins of her title as Mother, and more.

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With her trademark wit and wisdom, host Mother Miriam takes you on a spiritual journey through some of life's toughest challenges. Produced by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.

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