Precious Memories of Sacred Hearts Academy
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Sister Barbara Walsh moderates a stroll down memory lane with fellow alumnae Ann Marie Charette and Joan Gallagher, of Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River, MA. Sacred Hearts Academy was Holy Union's first school in North America and it provided a unique educational experience for. so many young women across so many decades. This discussion features memories of specific Sisters, courses, extracurriculars, life-long friendships, and the lasting impact the school left on them.
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Openness to Transformation and New Life
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Sister Nancy Stiles moderates a discussion with Sisters Alice Arsenault and Alice Michael on the essence of Easter and the Easter Season, specifically transformation and openness to new life. Jesus' sacrifice and mercy is on offer to all who are willing to accept it and follow Him in the way of this new way of living. Their discussion spans well known examples of biblical figures who accepted Christ's mercy and some who didn't, as well as our own personal transformations, or opportunities for it, every day. We pray you had a wonderful Easter as we move fully into the Easter...
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Putting On the Mind of Christ Jesus
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As our journey through Lent continues, we're pleased to share with you this discussion we've called "Putting On the Mind of Christ Jesus". This rich exchange between Sisters Fran Cavey, Joan Guertin, and Rita Theresa Goulet weaves together scripture passages, theology, personal experiences, and the current state of our nation and world in a way that will leave you much to reflect on and ponder. May your Lent be a time of growth and reflection as Easter draws ever closer.
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Have You Watched "The Chosen" yet?
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If you've heard of "The Chosen" TV show, but never watched it, this episode is for you! Sr. Maryellen Ryan and "Called to Be..."'s producer, Ken Gustin, are joined by Fr. Edward Correia to share their thoughts about this extraordinarily popular TV series based on the Gospel and the life and ministry of Jesus. We're so grateful to Fr. Correia, a well known priest in the Fall River and New Bedford area, for agreeing to join us to explore this remarkable program, whose fouth season is just about to be released. There are seven seasons planned, so you still have plenty of time to...
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Holy Union's 50th Jubilee in Tanzania
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As our podcast begins its third year, we're pleased to share with you this discussion, focused on Holy Union's 50th year in Tanzania! Sr. Nancy Stiles moderates as as Sisters MaryLou Simcoe (US), Annette Farrell (in Tanzania), Jesca Wachanga (Tanzania) and Maria Luvinga (Tanzania) share the history and ministries which have been undertaken since our first Sister arrived there in 1973. The work which is being done spans so many ministries, including a school for autistic students which they have opened. Tanzania is one of Holy Union's growth areas, with a number of women in...
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Christmas Across Cultures 2023
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Christmas unites us all! So this month we explore the Christmas traditions from the cultures of Haiti (Magella Justin - a friend of Holy Union), Italy (Deb Griffin - Holy Union's Office Manager), and The Philippeans (Elma Barranda - a Holy Union Associate), with our moderator Sr. Maryellen Ryan. May the peace and love of Christmas lighten our hearts as we gather with family and friends to celebrate His coming! May you have a blessed Advent and a Merry Christmas!
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What is Your Favorite Scripture Passage and Why?
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Sisters Alice Michael and Nancy Stiles reached out to ten Sisters and Associates and asked them what their favorite scripture passage is and why it is meaningful to them. This discussion is a sharing of how those Sisters and Associates responded. The richness and direct applicability of scripture to our lives in 2023 is amazing. This discussion makes it clear that God's word is timeless and very much alive in our world today.
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My Story - Sr. Patricia Heath and the God of Surprises.
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We hope you enjoy this first installment of a new series within "Called to Be', which we are calling My Story. We hope to bring you these episodes periodically wherein one of our Sisters shares her journey to and through religious life. Sr. Pat Heath was kind enough to share her story with a group of Holy Union Associates at their meeting in St. Jude's parish hall in Taunton, MA in September, 2023.
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A Quiet Evangelization
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Sr. Nancy Stiles moderates a discussion about a much-discussed topic in the church today, evangelization. Sisters Barbara Walsh, Loraine Sirois, and Rita Theresa Goulet discuss how we are called “to preach the Gospel always, and when necessary, use words”, as St. Frances of Assisi is rumored to have said. Helping people to draw themselves closer to God can be as simple as a kind word or gesture. Striving to live a life marked by kindness and love may be the most effective form of evangelization there is.
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A Pilgrimage to Douai France where We Were Founded
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Our Sisters are taking a well-deserved summer break this month, but wanted to share with you a talk given by Sr. Rita Beaudoin, one of our beloved Sisters who died on January 18th of this year. In 2003 Sr. Rita delivered this talk to a group of Holy Union Associates about her pilgrimage to Douai, France where the order was founded. Its purpose was to educate them on our congregation’s history and to bring it to life, as only she could. She references a number of photographs in her talk, and we regret this podcast medium does not accommodate visually sharing them with...
info_outlineThe Virgin Mary has been an important part of our Catholic faith since the early days of the church. This discussion, between Sisters Rita Theresa Goulet, Barbara Kirkman, and Holy Union Associate, Judy Corliss, is led by Sister Fran Cavey, and explores Mary's role in the church and in our faith. As a woman, and the mother of Jesus, Mary's perspective is unique. The discussion fleshes out how the Sisters relate to Mary, how Mary impacts their prayer, and Mary's role in bringing people to her son, Jesus.