Hearts Afire Podcast
The Hearts Afire Podcast is the official podcast of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York. Tune in to shows as we discuss Advocacy, Ministry, Vocation, Community, Giving, Prayer, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-Care, Inspiration, Inner-Peace, and Reflection.
Episodes
36 episodes
BONUS - Sr. Jenn Schaaf Reflects on Catholic Sisters Week
On March 5th, Sr. Jenn Schaaf, OP, a Sister of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, reflected on Catholic Sisters Week during Mass at St. Thomas More, The Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University.*Audio courtesy of St. Tho...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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7:58
#32 - A Candid Conversation About Religious Life Today in 2023
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Terry Rickard, OP, is joined by Sisters Jeanne Shary and Jeannine DeClue of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill for a special Catholic Sisters Week discussion to reflect on their ministries and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:07
#31 - A Trip to the Holy Land
On today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Terry Rickard, OP, joins us to reflect on her recent trip to the Holy Land.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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24:49
#30 - The Blauvelt Dominican Associate Program
On today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Associate Cathy McCann, joins us to discuss the Blauvelt Dominican Associate Program.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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16:23
#29 - A Life-Changing Ministry at Siena House
On today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Mary Doris, OP, joins us to reflect on her ministry at Siena House.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:39
#28 - Reflecting on 50 Years of House on the Hill
On today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Jean Graffweg, OP, joins us to reflect on her ministry at House on the Hill in Goshen and its upcoming 50th year anniversary.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to t...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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16:11
#27- 2022 Hearts Afire Gala Preview
On today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Kerrin Kissel, Director of Development for the Sisters of Saint Dominic, joins us to preview the upcoming Hearts Afire Gala.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Si...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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7:58
#26 - A Holy Week Reflection
On today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Monica Paul Fraser, OP, joins us to reflect on Holy Week and the Easter season.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:31
#25 - What Ministry Means To Me
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Alice Kirk, OP joins us to reflect on her ministry with the Archdiocese of New York.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:18
#24 - Human Rights Violations
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Ceil Lavan, OP, joins us to reflect on human rights violations occurring throughout the world today.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Domin...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:30
BONUS - What is it actually like to work at the Convent?
In a bonus episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, we are joined by Sr. Barbara McEneany, as well as Dominican College Service and Leadership Scholarship Students, Darlenys Sanchez and Gee Salim, for a special Catholic Sisters Week Discussion to r...
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23:56
#23 - A Candid Conversation About Religious Life
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Rose Ellen Gorman, OP, is joined by Sr. Valorie Lordi of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill for a special Catholic Sisters Week discussion to reflect on their ministries and vocation stories.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:00
#22 - New Beginnings
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Kathleen McManus, OP, reflects on her previous ministry at the University of Portland, recent move back to the East Coast, new ministry at Fordham University, as well as her upcoming book....
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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26:56
#21 - The Fight Against Human Trafficking
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Arlene Flaherty, OP, reflects on her efforts to end human trafficking through her ministry.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Bla...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:32
#20 - Reflecting on Advent, Christmas, and the New Year
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. BarbaraAnn Sgro, OP, reflects on Advent, Christmas, and the New Year.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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10:28
#19 - Laudato Si' Action Platform
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Blauvelt Dominican Associate Ellen Nash discusses the Laudato Si' Action Platform. To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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18:58
#18 - Reflecting on a Lifelong Ministry
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Liz Engel, OP, reflects on her lifelong ministry at Downey Side Adoption Services.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's <...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:48
#17 - What Gratitude Means To Me
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Didi Madden, OP, reflects on the meaning of gratitude and its connection to Thanksgiving.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauv...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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11:57
#16 - Millennials at the Motherhouse
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Maria Bohan reflects on what it's like to be a Millennial working at the Motherhouse. To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's <...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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13:01
#15 - The Importance of Kindness
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Grace Augustine Canevari, OP, reflects on the importance of kindness.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:37
#14 - Caring for the Sick
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Noreen Walsh, OP, reflects on her healthcare ministry, as well as what it means to care for the sick.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Domi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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10:08
#13 - The Life of a Dominican Volunteer
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Dominican Volunteers USA Program with guest, Andrea Meyer.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:14
#12 - What 60 Years of Religious Life Means To Me
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, we reflect on the upcoming Jubilee celebration, with guest Sr. Monica Paul Fraser, OP, as well as reflect on the meaning of 60 years of religious life to her.To watch the live broadcast of...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:28
#11 - The Importance of Education
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, we reflect on the importance of education and keeping kids in school, with guest Sr. Maggie McDermott, OP, the Executive Director of Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center in the Bronx, New York.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:33
Why do we need faith during times of sickness?
In today's episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, we reflect on the importance of keeping faith during sickness and times of crisis, with guest Sr. Bridget Mary Troy, OP.To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sister...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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11:38