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Offering our sufferings for God’s greater glory

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired in lent and re-aired on 7.31.2020. In today’s episode, Mother Miriam speaks about Saint Paul’s sufferings and how we can properly dispose ourselves to fasting.    You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page.   Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live email updates here.
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New survey: People less likely to support abortion pill when they learn how it works

More women than men shifted their opinion against availability of the abortion pill, with a notable swing of 29 percentage points among suburban women. When those who changed their minds were asked an open-ended question about why, the top two responses were seeing information about prenatal development and understanding that the abortion pill works by killing a human life or a baby.
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Trump says he will issue more executive orders on ‘Big Tech’ if Congress fails to act

PETITION: Break up Big Tech tyrants and defend free speech! Sign the petition here. WASHINGTON D.C., July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump has said that he will issue executive orders to “bring fairness to Big Tech” if Congress fails to act.  “If Congress doesn’t bring fairness to Big Tech, which they should have done years ago, I will do it myself with Executive Orders. In Washington, it has been ALL TALK and NO ACTION for years, and the people of our Country are sick and tired of it!” Trump tweeted as Wednesday’s antitrust hearing at the U.Sa. House of […]
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Abp Viganò: ‘I see nothing paternal about punishing priests who do not want to profane the Sacred Host’

'A bishop who, instead of defending the honor owed to the King of Kings and praising those who strive for this noble purpose, even goes so far as to close a flourishing seminary and to publicly reprimand his clerics is not performing an act of charity but rather a deplorable abuse, for which he will be called to respond before the judgment seat of God.'
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The government has forgotten that God’s law trumps state law by shutting down churches

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 7.30.2020. In today’s episode, Mother Miriam shares a talk from Cardinal Raymond Burke from the Rome Life Forum in which he speaks about the over reach of government in shutting down churches.  Read Cardinal Burke’s transcript here.   You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live email updates here.
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School convinces girl she is a boy, now court demands father comply

Be sure to follow this channel so you won't miss any of our great interviews. Rob Hoogland was ordered by a judge to call his daughter a boy or face family violence charges. Hoogland’s daughter was undergoing testosterone treatment against his wishes after being convinced by her school counselor that she was a boy. To top it off, Hoogland couldn’t even share his story or seek help outside his lawyers due to a gag order placed on him by the court.   In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Hoogland shares his living nightmare, exposes the bias of the Canadian court system, and begs other parents […]
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Do generational curses exist? And answers to other listeners questions

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.     Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 7.29.2020. In today’s episode, Mother Miriam reads from the Baltimore Catechism and answers listeners questions. She speaks about the importance of redemptive suffering, forgiveness of sins, organ donation, and generational curses.   You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page.   Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live email updates here.
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Learning more about God’s justice and mercy

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 7.28.2020. In today’s episode, Mother Miriam continues reviewing the Baltimore Catechism, focusing on God’s justice and mercy.     You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page.   Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live email updates here.
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To lose hope and despair is to deny God’s mercy for us

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 7.27.2020. In today’s episode, Mother Miriam continues reviewing the Baltimore Catechism, focusing on God’s nature. She also reminds us not to despair or lose hope as that is to deny God’s mercy for us. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Netherlands contemplates expanding assisted suicide for people over 75 ‘tired of living’

July 27, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – A draft law proposing the legalization of assisted suicide for people over 75 who are “tired of living” has been presented in the Second Chamber of the Dutch parliament by Pia Dijkstra, of the D66 progressive “social-liberal” party. While there is a relatively small chance that the proposed law will be able to cross all legislative hurdles – this usually takes at least nine months – before the present cabinet steps down, Dijkstra made clear that her main objective is to push the theme to the fore in order to be extensively discussed. The idea […]
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Parents are the primary sources of grace for their children

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Watch Mother Miriam's Live encore presentation retired on 7.23.2020.  In today’s episode, Mother focuses on the importance of homeschooling, or home education, of children. She calls on parents not to be complacent, but to make sacrifices for the betterment their children.   You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page.   Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live emails here.
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Homeschooling is a great way to help save our culture

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 7.1.2020 and re-aired on 7.23.2020. In today’s episode, Mother focuses on the importance of homeschooling children. Parents are called to be the primary educators of their children and need to take that responsibility seriously. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Holy Communion is God and deserves proper reverence

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 6.30.2020 and re-aired on 7.21.2020.  In today’s episode, Mother Miriam focuses on the importance of receiving Holy Communion on the tongue.     You can read more from John-Henry Westen's article about receiving Holy Communion on the tongue here.   You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page.   Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Learning more about God with the Baltimore Catechism

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.21.2020. In today's show, Mother Miriam reads from the Baltimore Catechism about God and His nature. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Was America founded on racism–or Christianity?

As the far left ramps up their calls for the removal of statues of America's founders over claims of racism, it is important that all citizens truly understand the principles upon which the United States was founded. In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Mark David Hall speaks about America’s Founding Fathers, the ideals upon which our society was established, and what this means for American’s today.   Hall is a Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University and author of the book Did America Have A Christian Founding?
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Preparing one’s heart for fasting

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live re-aired on 7.20.2020. In today's encore presentation, Mother Miriam speaks about the importance of fasting and doing so with the proper disposition. Originally aired during Lent, this episode is a great reminder of the importance of fasting all year round. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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You don’t save souls by locking people up and closing Churches

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.17.2020. In today's episode, Mother Miriam speaks about the importance of persisting in our faith during these trying times. She highlights the importance of our spiritual health over our bodily health. She also continues reading from the Baltimore Catechism as part of her series on learning the faith. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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We must have more concern for our soul than our body because our soul is eternal

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.16.2020. In today's episode, Mother Miriam continues reading the Catechism and reminds listeners that our spiritual health is more important than our bodily health as our soul is eternal, but our body is temporal. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here. 
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She faked an abortion to escape sex-trafficking, now she helps victims

WARNING: This contains disturbing and/or sensitive content.   July 15, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — The Florida attorney general launched an investigation into a Planned Parenthood facility that neglected to follow state reporting laws, thus facilitating sex-trafficking. This, among other recent stories, has pushed sex-trafficking into the spotlight of many news stories.   In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Darlene Pawlik, a victim of sex-trafficking at a young age, shares her story with Jonathon Van Maren, including how she faked an abortion, which enabled her to escape from her traffickers.   Watch the full interview here: Pawlik was first sex-trafficked when she was […]
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The main purpose of the world is to lead the soul to God

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.15.2020. In today’s episode, Mother Miriam reads an article about Saint Bonaventure that reminds us of our purpose here on earth. The article is titled: Why the divine Artist made a world for us: Learning from St. Bonaventure You can read the full article here. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Man is made in the image and likeness of God, learning our faith with the Baltimore Catechism

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate: here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.14.2020. In today’s episode, Mother Miriam continues to work through the Baltimore Catechism focusing on man’s purpose and how we are made in the image and likeness of God. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Learning our Catholic faith with the Baltimore Catechism

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.13.2020. In today’s episode, Mother goes through the Baltimore Catechism to help people understand and learn more about their Catholic faith. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here. 
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Biden threatens to restore Obamacare birth control mandate if elected president

July 9, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling this week against forcing religious entities to subsidize birth control represented a partial blow to former President Barack Obama’s signature policy achievement, Obamacare, and now Obama’s former running mate and current Democrat presidential nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, is pledging to restore it. The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Wednesday that the Trump administration was within its rights to exempt the Little Sisters of the Poor from being forced to include contraception in their health plans despite their religious beliefs. A concurring opinion by Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch […]
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The coronavirus lockdown is an infringement of our human freedoms

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 5/8/2020 and retired on 7.9.2020. In today’s episode, Mother speaks about the petition to the Church and the world to reinstate masses and our other human freedoms. This petition was signed by Archbishop Vigano, Cardinal Zen, Cardinal Sarah, and Bishop Schneider. The petition outlines the ways in which the lockdown is ignoring innate human freedoms. You can read more about the petition here. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother […]
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The destruction of the family is the focus of the devil

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired during lent and re-aired on 7.8.2020. In today’s episode, Mother speaks about the devil targeting the family and how we can fight against the devil by raising good families. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Protecting our daughters from the ‘transgender craze’

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Abigail Shrier, the author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters, join Jonathon to discuss the explosion of teenage girls identifying as transgender. They also discuss how the trans movement is destroying an entire generation of girls and how this sinister ideology has spread so quickly.   Be sure to subscribe to The Van Maren YouTube channel to view the full video! Click here to subscribe.
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When we sin we rebel against God

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on June 24, 2020 and re-aired on 7.7.2020. In today’s episode, Mother speaks about the harmfulness of sin and the need for Catholic families to be heroic.   You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page.   Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Navy bans sailors from attending Mass, defying President Trump’s orders

The U.S. Navy has issued a directive than bans its members from attending 'indoor religious services.' However, the order still allows them to use mass transit, host social gatherings of any size, and participate in protests. President Trump, meanwhile, has already declared churches to be essential during the coronavirus outbreak. The First Liberty law firm is suing the Navy, citing infringement on religious freedom.
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The importance of fasting during lent and in general

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired during lent and re-aired on 7.6.2020. In today’s episode, Mother speaks about the importance of fasting during lent and how we can properly dispose ourselves to fast and why it is so important for us. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Happy Independence Day! The history of freedom in America

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.3.2020. In today’s episode, Mother speaks about the Declaration of Independence and America's freedom as we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July! You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Parents teach their kids by their actions

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.02.2020. In today’s episode, Mother speaks about the importance of home education. She reminds parents that children learn from their example, not just from their words. Children will learn charity, love, and kindness if parents exhibit those traits. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Porn changes your brain, but you can change it back

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Gabe Deem joins Jonathon to discuss the negative health impacts of pornography and how porn changes the brain.   Gabe Deem is committed to helping others break free from their porn addiction after his own struggles. He empowers people with education about the harmful effects of pornography and provides safe forums for people to connect and build each other up in their journeys.
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Home education will be the survival of the Catholic family

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live aired on 7.1.2020. In today’s episode, Mother speaks about the importance of homeschooling, especially for Catholic families. Catholic parents have a duty to educate their children in the faith and they need to take that duty seriously. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here. 
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