Ep. 21: From Moscow to the Motherhouse – Dominican Martyrs Under Communism (Sr. Maria Gemma, O.P.)

Ep. 21: From Moscow to the Motherhouse – Dominican Martyrs Under Communism (Sr. Maria Gemma, O.P.)

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, and a calling that could only be satisfied by Christ Himself. Click to Shop: Teacher Planners and Student Planners [https://shop.openlightmedia.com/planners] Click to Shop: Brides of Christ, Martyrs for Russia [https://www.amazon.com/Brides-Christ-Martyrs-Russia-Osipova/dp/0578145235] Learn More: Book of Remembrance - Biographies of the Russian New Martyrs (housed at Notre Dame) [https://biographies.library.nd.edu/about/] Learn More: Archbishop Paulo Pezzi's remarks on the Russian New Martyrs [https://cathmos.ru/muchenichestvo-i-svidetelstvo/] 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. 20: What the Church Believes – Catechesis and the Fullness of Truth (Sr. Elizabeth Ann, O.P.)

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 conversation is Echoing the Mystery [https://shop.openlightmedia.com/product/echoing-the-mystery-compact-edition/], a beautifully crafted catechetical resource, designed to help Catholics encounter the deposit of faith not just as information to be learned, but as a mystery to be lived. If you've ever wondered what it really means to know and share what the Church believes, this episode is for you. Purchase Echoing the Mystery [https://shop.openlightmedia.com/product/echoing-the-mystery-compact-edition/] 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. 19: A Day in the Life of a Dominican Sister (Sr. John Michael, O.P.)

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, there is something to learn from a day in the life of a Sister. 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. 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]