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In the Company of Charity

Daughters of Charity

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1 week ago

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth welcomes back Father Patrick Griffin, C.M., for a conversation on what it means for the Word of God to be “unchained.” Drawing deeply from St. Paul’s life, conversion, and captivity letters, Father Pat explores how Paul transforms the chains meant to silence him into instruments of proclamation. Together, they trace Paul’s journey from persecutor to apostle, reflect on the meaning of suffering for the sake of the Gospel, and examine how Scripture continues to...

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In this episode, Sister Elizabeth welcomes back Father Patrick Griffin, C.M., for a conversation on what it means for the Word of God to be “unchained.” Drawing deeply from St. Paul’s life, conversion, and captivity letters, Father Pat explores how Paul transforms the chains meant to silence him into instruments of proclamation. Together, they trace Paul’s journey from persecutor to apostle, reflect on the meaning of suffering for the sake of the Gospel, and examine how Scripture continues to...

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In the Company of Charity

Unchaining the Word of God

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth welcomes back Father Patrick Griffin, C.M., for a conversation on what it means for the Word of God to be “unchained.” Drawing deeply from St. Paul’s life, conversion, and captivity letters, Father Pat explores how Paul transforms the chains meant to silence him into instruments of proclamation. Together, they trace Paul’s journey from persecutor to apostle, reflect on the meaning of suffering for the sake of the Gospel, and examine how Scripture continues to...

1 week ago

53 minutes

In the Company of Charity

From Chicago to China: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and God’s Timing

Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz are together this episode to welcome Matthew Terry, a man whose life story reveals how God can guide us in both ordinary and extraordinary ways. From a near-death experience as a child to a calling that took him from Chicago to China, Matt shares how faith, perseverance, and the Holy Spirit shaped his path as a teacher, husband, and storyteller. Listen as he recounts how a simple encounter led him to his wife Pearl, how teaching English in China became a missio...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

In the Company of Charity

The Union of Psychology and Spirituality

In this reflective episode, Sister Liz welcomes back Father Patrick McDevitt, C.M., now President and CEO of St. Luke Institute. Drawing from his decades as a Vincentian priest and counseling psychologist, Father Pat explores how healing, faith, and human wholeness are intertwined. Together, they unpack why true growth requires letting go of the fight, embracing pain as a teacher, and recognizing that God is already present in every moment of our lives. With stories of grace, vulnerability, a...

1 month ago

50 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Discovering What Must Be Done in Amsterdam, New York

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...

1 month ago

40 minutes

In the Company of Charity

What Must Be Done? Lessons from St. Vincent de Paul

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...

2 months ago

49 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Summer on Mission: Camps, Charism, and Holy Ground

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 ...

4 months ago

39 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Liturgy of the Hours in Action

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.

4 months ago

16 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Liturgy of the Hours: The Prayer of the Church

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...

5 months ago

50 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Discovering Your Gifts at Pentecost

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...

5 months ago

45 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Healing, Discernment, and the Young Church

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...

6 months ago

44 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Flourishing Sisterhood

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...

7 months ago

30 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Taking Time for the Triduum

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.

7 months ago

56 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Wrapping Up Lent

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.

7 months ago

31 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Listening Through Lent

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.

8 months ago

34 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Guided by Grace & Spiritual Direction

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!

8 months ago

51 minutes

In the Company of Charity

How Addiction Hinders Relationships with God

**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...

9 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

In the Company of Charity

Our Side Service Hustles

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.

9 months ago

36 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Celebrating 400 Years of Vincentians

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.

10 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

In the Company of Charity

Elizabeth Ann Seton, America's Saint

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...

10 months ago

50 minutes

In the Company of Charity

End of Year Retreat

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.

11 months ago

9 minutes