Dominican Sisters Open Mic
Religion & Spirituality
About
Join host Sr. Miriam, O.P. as she sits down with guests to discuss all things Dominican. Hear from other Dominican Sisters of Mary along with guests from all walks of life - educators and doctors, bishops and priests, and everyone who is willing to chat. Join the Openlight Media Community: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@openlight.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openlightmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openlightmediaproductions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpenlightMedia Twitter/X: https://x.com/Openlightmedia Website: https://openlightmedia.com/ Download the Torch App: https://openlightmedia.com/torch-app/ Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers...
Episodes
- Ep. 15: Deep in the Heart of Siena – A Sister's Journey from Texas to Tuscany (Sr. Catherine Thomas)
Sr. Catherine Thomas discusses the life of St. Catherine of Siena and her impact on her own vocation, tracing her journey from Texas to Tuscany.
- Ep. 14: The Word of the Lord – What makes Scripture Inspired Text? (Sr. Maria Veritas, O.P., Ph.D.)
This episode discusses what makes the Bible the inspired Word of God and distinct from other texts. Sr. Maria Veritas shares her vocation journey, including a valedictorian speech at Harvard.
- Ep. 13: Aliens? Chemistry? Science and the Search for Truth (Sr. Stephen Patrick, O.P., Ph.D.)
Sr. Stephen Patrick, O.P., Ph.D. shares her vocation story and discusses various science topics, including the possibility of alien life and the complexity of proteins, with Sr. Miriam, O.P., viewing them as aspects of God's creation.
- Ep. 12: Should I be a Sister? The Call to Holiness and Discerning Vocations (Sr. Mercedes, O.P.)
Sr. Mercedes and Sr. Miriam discuss discerning vocations, the difference between a vocation and a career, and Sr. Mercedes shares her personal journey to becoming a Sister. The episode offers advice for young people considering their calli…
- Ep. 11: No Boring Days for Dominicans (Sr. Joseph Andrew, O.P.)
Sr. Joseph Andrew discusses her life story and founding the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, highlighting her fulfilling experiences as a Sister. The conversation touches on developing a relationship with God for spiritu…
- Ep. 10: Dear God, Show Me How to Love You More (Sr. John Dominic, O.P.)
In this special episode, Sr. John Dominic, O.P. shares her journey to religious life, her background in education, and her work on virtue education and Catholic social-emotional learning.
- Ep. 9: Journey to Priesthood (Fr. Seamus Kettner)
Fr. Seamus Kettner shares his journey to priesthood, highlighting the
- Ep. 8: Spiritual Motherhood – A Mother's Heart in the Religious Life (Sr. Mary Dominic, O.P.)
Sr. Mary Dominic, O.P. explores the concept of spiritual motherhood, discussing how the Blessed Mother influences consecrated sisters. She shares her personal journey to religious life and her examination of a desire for motherhood.
- Ep. 7: Science vs. Faith? How about both? (St. Albert Marie, O.P., Ph.D.)
In this episode of Dominican Sisters Open Mic, Dr. Sr. Albert Marie, O.P. shares her vocation story and explores the relationship between science and faith, arguing they are not in conflict, with insights from St. Albert the Great.
- Ep. 6: I'm Not a Nerd – I'm a Dominican (Sr. Maria Frassati, O.P., Ph.D.)
Sr. Maria Frassati discusses her vocation, her patron St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and shares personal insights and humorous anecdotes in a conversation with another Sister.
- Ep. 5: The Prayer of the Church – Liturgy of the Hours (Sr. Peter Thomas, O.P.)
Sr. Peter Thomas, an expert in liturgy, explains the Liturgy of the Hours and its benefits for enriching the Mass and daily prayer life.
- Ep. 4: The Power of Marian Devotion, Pilgrimage, and Lourdes (Sr. Maria Rose Metzger, O.P.)
In this episode, Sr. Maria Rose Metzger discusses Marian devotion and pilgrimages, sharing stories of miracles from Lourdes. The conversation also touches upon the significance of these practices.
- Ep. 3: Life of Prayer (Sr. Mary Bethany, O.P.)
Sr. Mary Bethany joins the Dominican Sisters Open Mic to share insights on cultivating a life of prayer and her personal journey into religious life. The episode explores practical ways for listeners to foster a more profound connection wi…
- Ep. 2: Zombie Movie to Religious Sister (Sr. Elizabeth John, O.P.)
Sr. Elizabeth John shares her journey to becoming a Dominican sister, detailing how watching a zombie movie in high school influenced her realization of God's existence and her eventual joining of the Dominican order.
- Ep. 1: Education and Neuroscience
Sister John Dominic hosts Dr. Karen Villa and Dr. Brett Salkeld to explore the connections between education, neuroscience, and the Catholic faith.