Mother Miriam Live

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Exodus Chapter Nine and God’s Message at Mount Sinai Dec 20, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 20, 2023

Exodus Chapter 9 and God's message at Mount Sinai

What is your favorite type of Christmas cookie, your favorite Christmas song or hymn, and your favorite Christmas movie?

What is your typical Christmas day meal with the sisters?

Do you think you'll miss the snow this year now that you're down in Texas?

Can you explain what a Benediction is used for and why some parishes seem to prefer it often, when others don't do it at all?

Someone once asked me if I was a Catholic or a Christian. When I said that I was both, since Catholics are Christians, he became confused. He seemed to equate the term Christian with Protestants or non-Catholic Christians. Where did this idea come from, and how could anyone possibly think that Catholics are not Christian?

Is it ok to donate to a charity that does great humanitarian work but at the same time advocates Protestantism?

Is it acceptable to travel on Sundays?

Homiletic Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Dec 19, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 19, 2023

An 1891 homily from Bishop Ehrler regarding the Fourth Sunday of Advent

I noticed at a certain parish, occasionally people will receive Holy Communion by taking the host and then bringing it to an Extraordinary Minister to dip the host in the Precious Blood prior to consuming it. Is this practice of "self-serve" intinction condoned by the Church? If not, what should I do if I am serving as an Extraordinary Minister and someone approaches with such an intent?

If we were to discover that life existed on other planets, how might that affect our Catholic beliefs? For example, would we have to say that Jesus is the redeemer of those beings as well?

I am not a Catholic, and one of your beliefs which I do not understand is your concept of original sin. Why should I think that I have inherited a sin committed by someone else so many years ago? How can I be guilty of a sin that I did not commit?

Catholic Christmas Traditions for the Whole Family! Dec 15, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 15, 2023

Finishing with Dom Prosper Gueranger's article about the mystery of Advent

What are your thoughts about Christmas music? When do you think it should be played, if at all, and why?

How do you normally spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with your religious community? Do you maybe have any other recommendations, especially some that might be particularly memorable for children?

How are things going with the Bishop transition in your Diocese? Have you been able to meet the interim Bishop yet? Do you have any idea where things stand with Bishop Strickland?

Can you suggest any topics where Catholics and Protestants can reach "common ground?"

Unraveling the Mystery of Advent with the Help of Dom Prosper Gueranger Dec 14, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 14, 2023

Mother reads Dom Prosper Gueranger's article titled "The Mystery of Advent" to help us learn more about this special liturgical season

I find myself crying, sometimes deeply, when I pray the Rosary. Any advice?

Is it wrong to avoid Novus Ordo masses if one feels that proper reverence is not being given to God?

My Protestant and Lutheran friends put a white candle in the center of their Advent wreath, but I haven't seen Catholics do that. Is this something I might have missed?

Advice for seeking a spiritual director

Can you tell me if there are any Protestants, or especially any Protestants sects, that actually respect our Mother Mary?

Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope Dec 12, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 12, 2023

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the connection to Mother's religious order

How do I talk to protestant friends about the whole "Call no man your Father" issue they raise up in regards to priests?

What is the easiest way to explain that we don't worship Mary like we do God?

How should we respond to the ongoing controversy with Michael Voris? What will happen to Church Militant moving forward? Has your opinion of the apostolate changed at all now that this (relatively ambiguous) news has surfaced?

Would you please explain what Indulgences are, and what is meant by a plenary and partial indulgence?

My sister feels like she doesn't need to attend Mass or Confession. How can I change her mind?

What are your thoughts about kneeling before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during at-home, online Adoration?

The History of Advent; The Good Thief Dec 07, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 7, 2023

More on the History of Advent from Dom Gueranger

A beautiful email from a Mexican trucker

Dealing with older rebellious children

Given names and confirmation names

What exactly happened with the Good Thief on the cross?

Examining the History of Advent with Dom Prosper Gueranger Dec 06, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 6, 2023

The history of Advent (from Dom Prosper Gueranger)

Does a person's obligation to honor their father and mother end with the death of their parents?

Theologically speaking, what does being in a state of "limbo" mean? Is this something that the church still acknowledges? How does it differ from something like purgatory?

Should I be praying to God, Mary, or both? How should I decide?

The New Year Actually Starts Now! Dec 04, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - December 4, 2023

Properly preparing for Advent and the worldly misconception of the "New Year"

Why did God fail to provide an inspired and infallible list of Old Testament books to Israel? Why would God suddenly provide such a list only after Israel was destroyed in 70 AD?

How could the Jews know that the books of Kings or Isaiah were Scripture?

"Balancing the load" as a homeschooling mother - helpful tips

What’s the Rapture? Nov 27, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - November 27, 2023

he Problem of the Present Time: Antagonism of two civilisations (1905) by Monsignor Henri Delassus

What is the Catholic position on the Rapture?

Is Mary "omnipresent"?

What do we do if "female priests" start getting "ordained"?

Preparing for a Catholic Thanksgiving! Nov 22, 2023

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Mother Miriam Live - November 22, 2023