Dominican Sisters Open Mic

Episodes

1. Ep. 39: Effortlessly Classic – The Story of our Habits (Sr. Maria Reginald, O.P.)

   21 Oct 2026 · 53 min

   Why do the Dominican Sisters wear what they wear, and where did it come from? Sr. Maria Reginald, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to tell the story behind the habit, starting with her own patron, Blessed Reginald,…

2. Ep. 38: My Name Is Thomas, I Want to Be Your Friend (Sr. Thomas Aquinas, O.P.)

   14 Oct 2026 · 1 h 07 min

   What's it like to carry the name of one of the greatest saints in Church history? Sr. Thomas Aquinas, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to share her vocation story and the friendship that shaped it. It began with a…

3. Ep. 37: What Does She Know That I Don't? A Scientist's Yes to Christ (Sr. Mary Andre, O.P.)

   7 Oct 2026 · 1 h 11 min

   What does it take to go from knowing a lot about God to actually knowing Him? Sr. Mary Andre, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to share her story, and it starts with a question that wouldn't leave her alone. An Ann…

4. Ep. 36: Who Is Like God? St. Michael the Archangel, Defend Us in Battle (Sr. Mary Michael, O.P.)

   30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 08 min

   "Who is like God?" It's not a boast but a question, and it's the very meaning of St. Michael's name. Sr. Mary Michael, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to talk about her patron, the great Archangel, and the hidden…

5. Ep. 35: From the Farm to the Airwaves – The Life and Legacy of Fulton Sheen (Sr. Fulton Marie, O.P.)

   23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min

   How did a bookish farm boy who hated farm life become one of the most influential voices in American Catholic history? Sr. Fulton Marie, O.P., one of the newest Sisters to join the community and a Peoria native like…

6. Ep. 34: Ask the Sisters – Q&A #2 (Sr. Louis Marie, O.P. & Sr. Elizabeth John, O.P.)

   16 Sep 2026 · 47 min

   Time for another mailbag! Sr. Louis Marie, O.P. and Sr. Elizabeth John, O.P. are back with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to answer your questions, pulled at random from the cup and answered on the spot. This round covers a little…

7. Ep. 33: Who God Is – Resting in the Unchanging Love of the Father (Sr. Teresa Christi, O.P.)

   9 Sep 2026 · 50 min

   When life feels like it's changing under your feet, what does it mean to rest in a God who never changes? Sr. Teresa Christi, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to share how meditating on the attributes of God (that…

8. Ep. 32: The Perfect Friend – How Jesus Makes Us Capable of Love (Sr. Mary Ignatius, O.P.)

   2 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min

   Sometimes the friendship your heart is aching for is the very thing you've become unable to give. Sr. Mary Ignatius, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. for a tender, honest conversation about friendship: what we're…

9. Ep. 31: The Cause of Causes – Faith, Science, and the Gift of Being (Sr. Mary Elizabeth, O.P.)

   26 Aug 2026 · 56 min

   What if the very fact that you exist right now is an act of God's love? Sr. Mary Elizabeth, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to explore one of the most beautiful and overlooked truths of the faith: causality. A…

10. Ep. 30: A Tale of Two Sisters – Family to Convent (Sr. James Karol, O.P. & Sr. Joseph Lucia, O.P.)

    19 Aug 2026 · 48 min

    Two sisters, one family, two vocations. In a first for the podcast, Sr. Miriam, O.P. welcomes not one but two guests: Sr. James Karol, O.P. and Sr. Joseph Lucia, O.P., blood sisters who each found their way to the…

11. Ep. 29: From Wheeling and Dealing to Kneeling – The Bronx Bride of Christ (Sr. Maria, O.P.)

    12 Aug 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    What happens when the good life isn't the best one? Sr. Maria, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to tell a story you won't forget: a Bronx-raised daughter of Portuguese and Brazilian immigrants who set out to make a…

12. Ep. 28: Setting the World on Fire – St. Dominic and the Torch of Truth (Sr. Hyacinth, O.P.)

    5 Aug 2026 · 1 h 07 min

    What does it mean to be set on fire for souls? Sr. Hyacinth, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to introduce the man at the very heart of the Dominican family: St. Dominic himself. A fellow Canadian who once dreamed…

13. Ep. 27: Ask the Sisters – Q&A #1 (Sr. Louis Marie, O.P. & Sr. Elizabeth John, O.P.)

    29 Jul 2026 · 55 min

    You asked, and the Sisters answered! In the first-ever Open Mic Q&A, Sr. Louis Marie, O.P. and Sr. Elizabeth John, O.P. join Sr. Miriam, O.P. to take on the questions listeners have been sending in, from the…

14. Ep. 26: Running with God – Sports, Faith, and Athletics (Sr. Josefa, O.P.)

    22 Jul 2026 · 52 min

    What does it take to run the race? Sr. Josefa, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to explore why St. Paul reached for the language of athletics when he wrote about the spiritual life. Sport asks us to show up, to…

15. Ep. 25: Beauty – The Radiance of God's Truth and Goodness (Sr. Rene Noel, O.P.)

    15 Jul 2026 · 52 min

    Why does beauty move us to tears? And what does a starlit sky have to do with our salvation? Sr. Rene Noel sits down with Sr. Miriam to discuss beauty as the radiance of God's truth and goodness. Raised among the…

16. Ep. 24: Stay Close to Jesus – Who is the Eucharist? (Sr. Mary Martha, O.P.)

    8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    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…

17. Ep. 23: When Sorrow Meets Hope – Suicide, Grief, and Eternal Life (Sr. Veronica Marie, O.P.)

    1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 16 min

    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…

18. Ep. 22: Why is St. Irenaeus a Church Father? (Sr. Irenaeus, O.P)

    24 Jun 2026 · 58 min

    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,…

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

    17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 13 min

    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…

20. Ep. 20: What the Church Believes – Catechesis and the Fullness of Truth (Sr. Elizabeth Ann, O.P.)

    10 Jun 2026 · 51 min

    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…

21. Ep. 19: A Day in the Life of a Dominican Sister (Sr. John Michael, O.P.)

    3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 05 min

    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…

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

    27 May 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    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…

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

    20 May 2026 · 54 min

    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…

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

    13 May 2026 · 39 min

    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…

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

    6 May 2026 · 58 min

    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,…

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

    29 Apr 2026 · 37 min

    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…

27. Ep. 13: Aliens? Chemistry? Science and the Search for Truth (Sr. Stephen Patrick, O.P., Ph.D.)

    22 Apr 2026 · 46 min

    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…

28. Ep. 12: Should I be a Sister? The Call to Holiness and Discerning Vocations (Sr. Mercedes, O.P.)

    15 Apr 2026 · 53 min

    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…

29. Ep. 11: No Boring Days for Dominicans (Sr. Joseph Andrew, O.P.)

    8 Apr 2026 · 55 min

    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,…

30. Ep. 10: Dear God, Show Me How to Love You More (Sr. John Dominic, O.P.)

    28 Mar 2026 · 59 min

    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…

31. Ep. 9: Journey to Priesthood (Fr. Seamus Kettner)

    25 Mar 2026 · 50 min

    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…

32. Ep. 8: Spiritual Motherhood – A Mother's Heart in the Religious Life (Sr. Mary Dominic, O.P.)

    18 Mar 2026 · 38 min

    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.…

33. Ep. 7: Science vs. Faith? How about both? (St. Albert Marie, O.P., Ph.D.)

    11 Mar 2026 · 36 min

    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…

34. Ep. 6: I'm Not a Nerd – I'm a Dominican (Sr. Maria Frassati, O.P., Ph.D.)

    4 Mar 2026 · 45 min

    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 –…

35. Ep. 5: The Prayer of the Church – Liturgy of the Hours (Sr. Peter Thomas, O.P.)

    25 Feb 2026 · 32 min

    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…

36. Ep. 4: The Power of Marian Devotion, Pilgrimage, and Lourdes (Sr. Maria Rose Metzger, O.P.)

    18 Feb 2026 · 41 min

    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…

37. Ep. 3: Life of Prayer (Sr. Mary Bethany, O.P.)

    11 Feb 2026 · 47 min

    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…

38. Ep. 2: Zombie Movie to Religious Sister (Sr. Elizabeth John, O.P.)

    4 Feb 2026 · 42 min

    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…

39. Ep. 1: Education and Neuroscience

    28 Jan 2026 · 1 h 14 min

    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.…