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.

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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 young people – no matter where they feel God is calling them.

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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 who are looking to further develop a relationship with God.

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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 becoming a Sister, her experience as an educator, and what she has discovered in developing virtue education materials alongside the first Catholic social-emotional learning program in existence.

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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

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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.

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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 competition with each other, with some bonus discussion about birdwatching and crochet class.

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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.

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