In this week's episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, is joined by fellow Daughter of Charity, Sister Chris Mura. You may remember Sister Chris from a couple of episodes in season 7, but this time, she's back to talk about her ministry of working with immigrants. Sister Chris was originally missioned to New York 16 years ago to work at a local hospital and help the Latino population in any way they may need. While the beginning was a bit unclear, Sister Chris managed to find a niche, becoming a...
Welcome back to Season Eight of In the Company of Charity! To kick off the new season, Sister Liz Sjoberg is joined by Father Luis Romero, a Vincentian priest. Together, they dive into the inspiring life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul, from his humble beginnings to his transformative ministry. They reflect on his conversion, his impact on the Church, and his call to serve the poor while also touching on how St. Vincent's teachings on affective and effective love continue to guide the Vince...
In the season finale, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, and Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC, reflect on a summer packed with ministry, travel, and mission. This episode, we talk about topics from youth service camps and retreats to deep diving into the early history of the Daughters of Charity in the U.S. You’ll hear about prison ministry at a game of capture the flag, the joy of walking with young people in discernment, and the legacy of Sister Eliza McDonough—the first seminary directress sent from Paris ...
Last episode, Sister Chris Mura, DC, joined us to explain how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, why they are so important to us as Daughters of Charity, and some more of the nuances of the prayers. This week, Sister Chris is joined by Sister Sharon Horace, DC, and our host, Sister Elizabeth Greim, to demonstrate these prayers. Listen along or join in as we pray a Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours.
Today, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, is joined by friend and follow Daughter of Charity, Sister Chris Mura. Sister Chris has long held the Liturgy of the Hours in a special place in her life. In this episode, she shares with listeners why they are so important to her, what they mean in the greater scheme of the Church, and how to pray them. For beginners, Sister Chris gives tips on how to get started navigating a potentially intimating practice. Stay tuned for the next episode when we give an e...
Sister Elizabeth Greim welcomes back Ellen Hogarty from the Lord’s Ranch for a conversation around Pentecost. They talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they manifest in everyday life. Together, they explore the journey from Lent to Pentecost and what it means to live in the post-Resurrection church. Ellen shares moving stories of faith in action, from miraculous meals to simple Thursday gatherings for the elderly, showing how small acts of service can grow into transformative minis...
In this episode, Sister Liz welcomes longtime friend and fellow minister, Father Matt Himes. From college memories at Mount St. Mary's to leading young adults at UMBC, Father Matt shares his journey of faith, service, and vocation. They explore the challenges facing today's digital-native generation, from loneliness and woundedness to hunger for authentic community and healing. Father Matt talks about the transformative power of real prayer, the importance of discernment, and how building rel...
This episode was originally recorded for the Flourishing Sisterhood podcast. In this podcast, Sister Kathy Overmann, DC, reflects on her life, her vocation, and her various ministries. She touches on the roots of her call to the Daughters of Charity, the hardships in her life, and how she has served those in need throughout the country. She notes that through all of these experiences, she has discovered the importance of recognizing everyone as human and embracing everyone for who the...
As we near the end of Lent, people begin to get excited about Easter. While the Easter season is certainly something to celebrate, many of us want to skip over Holy Week. But, Holy Week, specifically the Triduum, is important to the story Easter. On today's episode, Father Patrick Griffin, CM, explains why the Triduum is so vital and how we can take the time to appreciate these days.
Lent is a season of quiet focus. We do challenges, we make sacrifices, and we pray more. But, what about after Lent is over? Today, Father Pat McDevitt, CM, joins us to talk about the "after." He tells us it shouldn't end with Easter. We should continue through the Easter season, into Ordinary Time, and for our whole lives.
We're almost halfway through Lent and today, we're checking up with Sister Mary Ellen Thomas, DC. Sister Mary Ellen shares with us what makes this Lent different from all the others and how she's using it to get deeper in the presence of the Lord. Spoiler alert, it involves a lot of prayer and a lot of listening! Share with us how you are using this Lenten season to grow deeper in your own relationship with God.
Today, we're joined by Sister Sharon Richardt, DC, to talk about the art of Spiritual Direction. Having a good spiritual director can help you with more than just your spiritual life and can help to guide you toward God's call for you! We talk about tools that Sister Sharon uses and more!
**This episode contains talk of addiction, pornography, and problematic sexual behavior Today we're joined by Lauren Scharmer, a licensed clinical social worker who has a specialty in treating sexual addiction. We dive into not only sexual addiction, but other forms of addiction and how any form can hinder our relationships with not only others, but ourselves and God as well. Lauren offers helpful stats, history, and advice as well as reflection on these topics. Connect with Lauren: https://w...
Welcome back to another cohost chat with your favorite podcast hosts, Sister Elizabeth & Sister Liz! This week, we're touching on our side hustles, our passion projects, our unofficial ministries...whatever you want to call them, we're talking about them! From prayer groups to anti-human trafficking work, Sister Elizabeth is keeping busy! We also get an update on Sister Liz's fifth marathon and the most recent discernment retreat.
400 years ago, St. Vincent de Paul gave a world-changing sermon in France which formed into the Congregation of the Mission (or Vincentian priests). Today, one of our favorite Vincentian priests, Father Patrick Griffin, CM, is back to give us a little history on St. Vincent de Paul and how exactly he began forming all of the organizations that came after.
Today, we're talking all things St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. With her feast day just having passed and the 50th anniversary of her canonization taking place this year, it's a special time to dig into her life and legacy. Becca Corbell from the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland is helping us to do just that. From reflecting on St. Elizabeth's life to how her life has impacted others today, including Becca and Sister Liz, we note just how far spread St. Elizabeth's legacy ha...
We're at the end of 2024 and getting ready to welcome in the new year. As Daughters, December 31 is a day of retreat to spend time in silence with God, reflect on the year we've had, and prepare for what He's calling us to do in the coming year. In this podcast, Sister Mary Jo Stein talks about the importance of this day and how it helps her in the fresh year.
We're in the midst of Advent, a season of waiting and a season a business. As we reflect on the season, we're asking ourselves how we're creating the space for Jesus to enter our lives more deeply. Today, our cohosts share a little on Advent, Christmas, and life in general as well as give a little peek into what to expect in the new year.
For today's episode, we're headed back to Santa Barbara, California. Our guest, Sergey Salushchev, is the Archivist for St. Vincent's in Santa Barbara. He joins us today to give us a background on the Daughters' westward expansion into California and the history our services there. He highlights how the Sisters were able to adapt to the changes of the time and continue to provide for those most in need in new ways throughout the years there.
This episode, we're joined by Chuck Levesque, Director of Depaul USA, a national nonprofit organization inspired that addresses homelessness in innovative ways. Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, Depaul USA has grown to 11 different cities, tackling the homelessness crisis in unique ways in each place according to the needs of the community. Want to learn more about Depaul USA? Check out their website and see how you could get involved: https://depaulusa.org/