SOTC Spring Appeal 2026 - Day 1

Mother Miriam delivers a passionate and urgent appeal during the SOTC Spring Appeal 2026, emphasizing the critical need to keep the Station of the Cross radio ministry on the air. She shares a deeply personal story of a recent storm in Tyler, Texas, where her cloistered community faced damage from wild pigs and a power outage caused by a failing generator—now requiring $30,000 for replacement. Drawing from the metaphor of planting a tree, she urges listeners that while the best time to act was 100 years ago, the second-best time is today. She passionately defends the Station of the Cross as a rare, uncompromising voice of truth in a world of relativism and false doctrine, calling it a 'pearl of great price' in the Church. Her emotional appeal is anchored in spiritual urgency, the eternal salvation of souls, and the belief that every gift—no matter the size—has eternal significance. She shares a touching true story of a young boy’s connection with a telephone operator named Sally, illustrating how one person’s presence can change lives across time, echoing her message that listeners’ donations are not just financial but spiritual acts of love and salvation. The episode builds toward a dramatic climax as the team races against time to raise $7,006 in the final minutes. Mother Miriam appeals to listeners’ sense of mission, using vivid imagery—like the dog attacked by wild pigs and the destroyed homes—to underscore the fragility of life and the permanence of eternity. She emphasizes that the Station of the Cross is not just a radio station but a lifeline for souls, a bulwark against spiritual darkness. With heartfelt calls to action, she invites every caller to receive a blessed St. Benedict medal and, for $1 a day, a cherished booklet by St. Alphonse Liguori. The episode ends on a note of triumph as a $7,000 donation is confirmed, bringing hope and momentum to the campaign. The overall tone is one of fervent urgency, deep faith, and unwavering conviction in the power of truth and sacrifice.