

Dare to Dwell: A Podcast with the Daughters of St. Paul
The Daughters of St. Paul
God has dared to dwell in you. Do you dare to dwell in him? What does it mean to abide in Christ? We are Catholic religious sisters gathering around the mics to break open this dare with you. Join us as, together, we explore the radical, intimate, earth shattering invitation of Jesus to each one of us.
This season, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Marie Benedicta break open the comments and questions asked by students attending the SEEK conference. Episodes published every other Wednesday.
The Daughters of St. Paul is a congregation of Catholic women living our vocation to consecrated religious life in service to God's people by preaching the Gospel through all forms of media. Nicknamed The Media Nuns, we hope that we will help you to encounter God's love wherever you happen to live, work, or scroll.
This season, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Marie Benedicta break open the comments and questions asked by students attending the SEEK conference. Episodes published every other Wednesday.
The Daughters of St. Paul is a congregation of Catholic women living our vocation to consecrated religious life in service to God's people by preaching the Gospel through all forms of media. Nicknamed The Media Nuns, we hope that we will help you to encounter God's love wherever you happen to live, work, or scroll.
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Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
S05 E09: Faith, Hope, and Love
In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta break open chapters 9 through 11 of the book The Sanctifier, which work through the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love in the light of our relationship with the Holy Spirit. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | Kobo “Our chief concern and duty toward the divine Guest is to try to be with him.” – Archbishop Luis Martinez, The Sanctifier Chapter 9.Other references:Catechism of the Catholic Church 1812–1832The theological virtues are the foundation of Christian moral activity; they animate it and give it its special character. They inform and give life to all the moral virtues. They are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as his children and of meriting eternal life. (CCC 1813) …the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance. – St. Paul (Eph 1:11–14)6 Year Old Fashion Designer (Interview) Attributes of Love from St. Paul — 1 Corinthians 13 Deus Caritas Est by Pope Benedict XVI Vatican Website | On PaulineStore Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love by Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks Amazon | PublisherCall to action:1. Pick up a rosary or count on your fingers and pray the three Hail Marys for Faith, Hope, and Love in an intentional way. Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

Jul 12, 2023 • 54min
S05 E08: For A Purpose
In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta break open chapters 7 & 8 of the book The Sanctifier, which is about how the Holy Spirit consecrates us, our own ability of practicing being in his presence, and how we love and glorify God. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | KoboCatechesis on the Holy Spirit (Weekly Audiences of John Paul II from April 26, 1989 to July 3, 1991) The talk quoted by Sr Benedicta is here. “We read: "But you are not in the flesh; on the contrary, you are in the Spirit, if only the Spirit dwells in you" (Rom 8:9). "If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you" (Rom 8:11). Therefore, the influence of the divine indwelling in a person is extended to his or her whole being. It extends to his or her whole life, which in all its constitutive elements and operational activities is placed under the action of the Holy Spirit: of the Spirit of the Father and the Son, and therefore also of Christ, the Incarnate Word. This Spirit, alive in the Trinity, by virtue of the redemption won by Christ is present in the entire person who lets himself or herself be "inhabited" by him, and in all of humanity which recognizes and accepts him.” See with what large letters I write in my own hand! – St. Paul (Galatians 6:11)Catechism of the Catholic Church 1256So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. – St. Paul (1 Cor 10:31)The Ark in the Temple of Dagon (1 Samuel 5) Deus Caritas Est by Pope Benedict XVI Vatican Website | On PaulineStore Call to action:Read the Catechism’s section on Baptism (1213—1284) (Or order a copy on PaulineStore or Amazon) Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

Jun 28, 2023 • 58min
S05 E07: Unwrapping the Gifts
Season 5 Episode 7: Unwrapping the Gifts In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta dive into the sixth chapter of the book The Sanctifier, which is all about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. They discuss how these are related to prayer, branding, and… puppies? You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | Kobo It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. – St. Paul (Galatians 2:20) Jacques Philippe’s In the School of the Holy Spirit On PaulineStore.com | On Amazon Isaiah 11 Call to action:1. Next time you go to pray and don’t feel like it, or have a lot of excuses to leave, choose to stay and ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out of his gifts and to know that when you do, he is working out the redemption of the world IN YOU.2. Take some time this week to really pray the chaplet with some intensity, and a stronger desire for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

Jun 14, 2023 • 50min
S05 E06: Christ In Me (with Sr. Margaret Edward Moran)
In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta are joined by Sr. Margaret Edward. They dive into the fifth chapter of the book The Sanctifier, which Sr. Benedicta insists is actually the theme of the whole book. What does it mean to be transformed into Christ, and how does this come about? They also share about the Pauline Charism’s emphasis on Christification, which is very important to all Daughters of St. Paul. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | Kobo It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. – St. Paul (Galatians 2:20) The Useless Video on YouTube Call to action:1. Revisit your baptismal promises (or look into and pray about baptism if you have not been baptized)2. Pray with Zephaniah 3:16-18 and plan a few moments into your day to be still and to invite the Lord to show you what his gaze toward you is like, and what might he be singing over you. Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

May 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
S05 E05: A Greater Joy
In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta dive into the fourth chapter of the book The Sanctifier. In this chapter, Archbishop Martinez talks about the Holy Spirit as the Gift of God par excellence. What does it mean to say that God belongs to me? How do we make good use of a gift we can’t even comprehend? You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | Kobo Call to action:1. Spend some time in prayer making an effort to see how God rejoices in the people around you. Find one person that is easy for you to rejoice in. Thank God for that person. Now, think of someone that challenges your joy a bit and find a way to sincerely thank God for them, too.2. How does God rejoice in you? Ask him about that. Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

May 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
S05 E04: Trusting the Holy Spirit
In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta dive into the third chapter of the book The Sanctifier. In this chapter, Archbishop Martinez talks about the Holy Spirit as our “Supreme Director.” We talk about what this might mean in a really practical way, and what our reactions might be when we feel like God’s direction isn’t taking us where we hoped it would go. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | Kobo Morning Offering PrayerJacques Philippe’s In the School of the Holy Spirit On PaulineStore.com | On Amazon Call to action:1. Pick a suffering you haven’t explicitly offered to God yet, and invite him to work redemption through that part of your life.2. Next time you are at Mass, ask the Holy Spirit to show you what suffering he would like you to offer him, and place it on the altar as your own offering to the Father together with Jesus’ offering. Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For MobileSTAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

May 3, 2023 • 51min
S05 E03: You Masterpiece, You
Season 5 Episode 3: You Masterpiece, You In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta dive into the second chapter of the book The Sanctifier. In this chapter, Archbishop Martinez likens God’s work in us to the work of the most skilled artists, and what that means for our relationship with him and our role in his work. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | Kobo Philippians 1:6John 14 Call to action:1. Keep a difficult situation or relationship in mind as we pray our closing prayer and keep them in prayer throughout the week.2. Invite the Lord to show you whether there is an invitation he’s extended to you that you still need to say Yes to. Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

Apr 19, 2023 • 58min
S05 E02: You Are Not Alone
Season 5 Episode 2: You Are Not Alone In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta dive into the first chapter of the book The Sanctifier. We touch on the grace of Baptism, the gift of the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the role of Mary in our sanctification, and more. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com | Amazon eBook: Kindle | Apple Books | Kobo St. Paul’s prayer for the EphesiansFr. Jacques Philippe’s In the School of the Holy Spirit On PaulineStore.com | On Amazon Call to action:1. Look up your baptismal date, and take some time to renew your baptismal promises2. Set a recurring reminder for your baptismal date so you can remember to do it again next year Holy Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

Apr 5, 2023 • 45min
S05 E01: Intro to the Sanctifier and Our Favorite Quotes
Season 5 Episode 1: Intro to the Sanctifier In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta kick off Season 5 with an introduction to the book The Sanctifier. We share some of the reasons we’ve chosen to use this book for the season, and dive into a few of our favorite quotes so that you can have a little taste of what the season will hold. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com Amazon eBook: Kindle Apple Books Kobo John 14:15–23Casting Crowns Praise You in this StormHoly Spirit Chaplet: For Printing | For Mobile STAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul

Mar 22, 2023 • 10min
Season 5 Announcement: Dare to Dwell
In today’s bonus episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta kick off Season 5 with an introduction to the podcast’s new title: Dare to Dwell. This season, we’ll be reflecting on our relationship with the Holy Spirit with the content of The Sanctifier, by Archbishop Luis Martinez. You don’t need to have the book to follow along, but if you’d like to get a copy, you can find it here: Paperback: PaulineStore.com Amazon eBook: Kindle Apple Books Kobo Philippians 2:5–11Angelus Prayer Episode Image Logo RevealSTAY IN TOUCH WITH US!Twitter: @DaughterStPaul and @PBMPublishingInstagram: @DaughterStPaul and @PaulineBooksAndMediaYouTube.com/daughterstpaul Thank you for listening. Leave us a rating and review on your favorite platform so that others can discover and listen to us too!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon who make this podcast possible!Support us and find out more: connect.pauline.org/PatreonThe Daughters of Saint Paul


