Dominican Sisters Open Mic

It's not just a symbol. It's the source and summit of our Faith. Sr. Mary Martha joins Sr. Miriam to discuss the Eucharist, why the Eucharistic was so pivotal in her own vocation journey, and what it means for Jesus Christ to be fully present – body, blood, soul, and divinity – in a piece of bread. The Sisters will also make a quick call to our friend, Father Joe Malia, to discuss the concept of a...

Content Warning: This episode is not suitable for children and should be previewed by parents before allowing teenagers to listen.   What happens when God doesn't answer our prayers? How can anyone find peace after the tragic loss of a loved one, especially in the case of suicide? Sr. Veronica Marie sits down with Sr. Miriam to discuss the journey through grief after her brother took his own life....

With his feast day approaching on June 28th, this episode focuses on St. Irenaeus – a Father of the Church and the patron saint of our guest. After discussing her journey to the religious life and the joy of learning, Sr. Irenaeus talks with Sr. Miriam about this incredible saint, her five year reading plan for building a Catholic imagination, and her love of "cooking with the Holy Spirit."   Clic...

Every Sister has a beautiful, unique story of how they became a bride of Christ...but not many of them can say they walked by the headquarters of the KGB to attend Mass at the height of Communist rule. For Sr. Maria Gemma, that was just one of many highlights in her journey to the convent. Along the way, she discovered a deep love for the Moscow Dominicans, a fascination with Russian literature, a...

Sr. Miriam sits down with Sr. Elizabeth Ann, O.P., to explore one of the Church's most essential missions — passing on the faith in its fullness. Together they dive into what catechesis truly is, why it matters far beyond a classroom, and how the Church has always understood itself as a community called to hand on the living truth of the Gospel from one generation to the next. Central to their con...

Sr. John Michael, who is currently tasked with feeding all of the Sisters on a daily basis, sits down with Sr. Miriam to outline a typical day at the Motherhouse. This hour-by-hour breakdown of a Sister's routine is the perfect way to get a glimpse into religious life. Maybe you are discerning your own vocation or just looking to improve your own daily routines – No matter what brings you here, th...

This episode features the Mother of all guests – literally! With over 76 years in the religious life, Mother Assumpta is a beloved figure for the Sisters. She was one of the four foundresses of the community in Ann Arbor, she served as prioress general, she helped start the Sisters of Life in New York, and she worked alongside both Mother Angelica and Mother Teresa...and that's just the beginning...

Did you know that our Sisters take perpetual vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience? What does that even mean? Sr. Louis Marie joins Sr. Miriam to discuss why vows matter and how they factor into the joy of religious life...along with some reminiscing on their days in a band together. And yes, it was called Force of Habit. ⁠Read about Force of Habit in the Washington Post⁠ Join the Openlight Med...

How familiar are you with the Rosary? For some, you might be encountering this prayer for the first time through our podcast. Maybe others of you have prayed it every night since you were a child. Regardless of your familiarity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their prayer life and devotion to Jesus through Mary. You'll hear Sr. Mary Samuel's vocation story, her childhoo...

In the wake of her feast day, this episode centers around the incredible life and witness of St. Catherine of Siena. Who better to tell the story than a Sister who chose her as a patron saint? Sr. Catherine Thomas, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to explain how this young, faithful girl became a Doctor of the Church, along with personal testimony to the impact of St. Catherine on her own voca...

Have you ever wondered what makes the Bible so special? What sets it apart from other texts, and why can we trust that it is the inspired Word of God? In this conversation between Sr. Maria Veritas and Sr. Miriam, we learn the answer to these questions and many more, along with hearing about Sr. Maria Veritas' vocation journey – which includes a valedictorian speech at Harvard...in Latin. Join the...

After an in-depth look at her personal vocation story, Sr. Stephen Patrick, O.P., Ph. D. reflects with Sr. Miriam, O.P. about a wide range of science topics – from the possibility of alien life in the universe to the wonder of a single protein – all part of God's creation. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download the...

Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister or joining the priesthood? What is the difference between a vocation and a career? What is discernment? Our Vocations Director, Sr. Mercedes, sits down for a conversation with Sr. Miriam to discuss the most common questions she hears from young women interested in joining the community, share her own journey to becoming a Sister, and offer advice for y...

One of the four foundresses of the community, Sr. Joseph Andrew, takes a seat in the studio to speak with Sr. Miriam about her life story, her role in founding the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and what she loves about being a Sister—no boring days! This wide-ranging conversation dives into topics for people who are just beginning their spiritual journey and devout Catholics...

EARLY RELEASE (Holy Week) A foundress of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Executive Director of Openlight Media. One of the leading figures in virtue education, Catholic social-emotional learning, and Catholic schools. Sr. John Dominic, O.P. (Alternate Host of Dominican Sisters Open Mic), sits down for this special episode with Sr. Miriam to discuss her incredible journey to...

Fr. Seamus Kettner sits down with Sr. John Dominic, O.P. to discuss his path to priesthood, the "beauty of gradualness" in his life, and how the journey to his vocation—with a particularly beautiful moment at the Our Lady of Knock Shrine in Ireland—has shaped his life as a priest. Fr. Seamus on the 5 Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer Scripture Fasting Confession Eucharist Join the Openlight Media Comm...

What does it mean to be a spiritual mother? How does the Blessed Mother guide our Sisters in their own spiritual maternity as they live out the consecrated life? Sr. Mary Dominic, O.P. discusses with Sr. Miriam, O.P. and explains how her journey to religious life involved examining her own desire for motherhood. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter...

We have another Doctor Sister on the show this week! Listen as Sr. Albert Marie, O.P., Ph. D. talks with Sr. Miriam, O.P. about her vocation story and how she was drawn to her patron, St. Albert the Great. The Sisters touch on one of the most pressing debates that pops up in the secular world – science or faith? With the help of St. Albert the Great, the Sisters explain how the two aren't even in...

Sr. Maria Frassati Jakupcak, O.P., Ph. D., assistant professor of English and Fellow of the Core at University of St. Thomas-Houston, walks through her journey to the Sisters of Mary, explains the life of her patron – St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and weaves in tales and insights from her own life. You won't want to miss this humorous and insightful conversation between two Sisters. Join the Openligh...

One of the foremost experts among our Sisters on liturgy and the Divine Office (or Liturgy of the Hours), Sr. Peter Thomas, sits down with Sr. Miriam to discuss the gift of these prayers, how it enhances the beauty of the Mass, and how you can introduce this ancient tradition into your daily life. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠...

Sr. Maria Rose sits down for a talk with Sr. Miriam about Marian Devotion, what it means to take a pilgrimage, and tells some incredible stories about Lourdes miracles that you won't want to miss! Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Download the Torch App⁠ ⁠Teachers Pay Teachers⁠ ⁠Pinterest⁠ Linktree

Sr. Mary Bethany joins the show to discuss building a life of prayer, her journey to religious life, and how you can build up a deeper relationship with God. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Download the Torch App⁠ ⁠Teachers Pay Teachers⁠ ⁠Pinterest⁠ Linktree

Sr. Elizabeth John sits down with our primary host, Sr. Miriam, to discuss her conversion story. How did watching a zombie movie in high school make Sr. Elizabeth John realize that God must be real? How did she end up joining the Dominicans? Find out on this episode of Dominican Sisters Open Mic. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠D...

On the first episode of Dominican Sisters Open Mic, Sister John Dominic, O.P. sits down with Dr. Karen Villa and Dr. Brett Salkeld to discuss the intersection between education, neuroscience, and the Catholic faith. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Download the Torch App⁠ ⁠Teachers Pay Teachers⁠ ⁠Pinterest⁠ Linktree