Ep. 15: Deep in the Heart of Siena – A Sister's Journey from Texas to Tuscany (Sr. Catherine Thomas)

Ep. 18: From Mother Angelica to Mother Teresa – A Reminder of Heaven (Mother Assumpta, O.P.)

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 of her story. Tune into this conversation between Mother and Sr. Miriam to hear more about the life, lessons, and leadership of Mother Assumpta, O.P. Take the VirtuQuest Survey [https://plus.openlightmedia.com/education-in-virtue/virtuquest-strengths-survey/] 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.com/store/education-in-virtue] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/openlightmediaproductions/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠ [https://linktr.ee/openlight.media]

Ep. 17: A Life of Worship – What are Vows? Why do we take them? (Sr. Louis Marie, O.P.)

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 [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/four-nuns-have-formed-a-band-yes-its-called-force-of-habit/2017/04/21/06d5198c-1f8a-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html] 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.com/store/education-in-virtue] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/openlightmediaproductions/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠ [https://linktr.ee/openlight.media]

Ep. 16: O Blessed Mother, We Pray to Thee – Miracle of the Rosary (Sr. Mary Samuel, O.P.)

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 childhood interactions with Elvis in Memphis, and insight, advice, and reflections on the prayer of the Rosary. ⁠⁠Shop Sr. Mary Samuel's Rosary Journal⁠ [https://shop.openlightmedia.com/product/lets-pray-together/] Listen to Elvis Sing Miracle of the Rosary [https://youtu.be/9tEHH73WyPI?si=yyMONy1idborJFgr] 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.com/store/education-in-virtue] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/openlightmediaproductions/] ⁠⁠⁠Linktree [https://linktr.ee/openlight.media]

Ep. 15: Deep in the Heart of Siena – A Sister's Journey from Texas to Tuscany (Sr. Catherine Thomas)

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 vocation journey from growing up in Texas. Shop the St. Catherine of Siena Keychain [https://shop.openlightmedia.com/product/virtue-key-saint-saint-catherine-of-siena/] 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.com/store/education-in-virtue] ⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/openlightmediaproductions/] ⁠Linktree [https://linktr.ee/openlight.media]

Ep. 14: The Word of the Lord – What makes Scripture Inspired Text? (Sr. Maria Veritas, O.P., Ph.D.)

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 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.com/store/education-in-virtue] ⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/openlightmediaproductions/] ⁠Linktree [https://linktr.ee/openlight.media]