Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

Bishop Shelton Fabre, Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Louisville and former chair of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism (2018 to 2023), sits down with Sr. Josephine for the last episode of Hope Stories season one. ResourcesArchdiocese of LouisvilleAd Hoc Committee Against Racism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Sr. Josephine Garrett is joined by her parents, Aunt Dee and Uncle Billy, for a moving discussion about loving well, praying through struggle, seeing blessings, and recognizing the awesome gift of God's mercies. NOTESWhat We Have Seen and Heard: A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from the Black Bishops of the United StatesSr. Thea Bowman’s June 1989 Address to U.S. Catholic BishopsDemystifying Catholic Terms, with Sr. JosephineThis episode is sponsored by the U.S. bishops' 9 Days for Life NovenaJoin the U.S. bishops’ pro-life novena from January 16 through January 24www.9daysforlife.comJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Sister Josephine is joined by her friend and fellow Catholic speaker Chika Anyanwu to talk about life as a missionary, staying authentic while preaching the Gospel, and how her Nigerian roots and immigrant perspective shapes her faith and role within the Church. Resources: Chika's websiteMy Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer by Chika AnyanwuThis episode is sponsored by GIA PublicationsThe Fire This Time:  A Black Catholic SourcebookPromo Code:  HOPE10CLICK HEREJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Sister Josephine shares an intimate, moving conversation with Jennifer Monette about the struggles and hope found through single parenting as a faithful Catholic. This episode is sponsored by GIA PublicationsThe Fire This Time:  A Black Catholic SourcebookPromo Code:  HOPE10CLICK HEREJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Sr. Josephine sits down with the parents of Deanna Johnston (previous episode), Deacon Chip and Anne Marie Jones, about their faith journeys to and within the Catholic Church, from the perspective of individuals and as a married couple raising children in the faith. And they share the beautiful witness and steadfast faith of Anne Marie during a period of illness. Follow Deacon Chip on his blog Tall, Bald, and Called. Deacon Chip currently serves at The Catholic Church of the Nativity in Bartlett, TN.This episode is sponsored by GIA PublicationsThe Fire This Time:  A Black Catholic SourcebookPromo Code:  HOPE10CLICK HEREJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Busy mom of four and Director of Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Tyler, Deanna Johnston, reminds us all how God invites us all to give everything to Him, even our messes. Sr. Josephine and Deanna share an honest, enlightening conversation about what it feels like to navigate not "feeling Black enough" and belonging to the Body of Christ. Deanna's ministry connections:St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization, Diocese of Tyler, TXWitness to LoveFollow Deanna on X @deannamj131.This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show with Dr. Michael Dauphinais, https://catholic-theology-show.castos.com/Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

In this episode Sr. Josephine sits down with fellow Catholic podcaster and speaker Gloria Purvis to learn about the deep hope that has guided and inspired Gloria's life. This conversation is a treat -- an intimate, tender conversation between dear friends. Follow Gloria on instagram @iamgloriapurvis. This episode is sponsored by Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Visit shms.edu/online to learn more. Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

This episode is sponsored by: Ave Maria Press with Regina Boyd's new book Leaving Loneliness Behind. Tired of feeling lonely? Regina Boyd’s NEW book Leaving Loneliness Behind will help you build meaningful relationships and will cover the five keys to emotional intimacy: connection, vulnerability, conflict and communication, healing, and self-gift.  Get your copy now at avemariapress.com and don't miss the companion workbook and a FREE video series!Visit: www.avemariapress.comJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Fr. Robert P. Boxie, III, a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is the chaplain at Howard University and the priest-in-residence at Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Sister sits down for a conversation with Father Boxie about, among other things, how to  help develop and support personal ownership the Catholic faith in young people. Along the way, he shares how his parents did this for him. This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show with Dr. Michael Dauphinais, https://catholic-theology-show.castos.com/Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Alva Alford is a mother who has found love, peace, and courage through abiding in Jesus Christ. Join Sr. Josephine as she walks with Alva, a dear friend and school parent, through her personal story about her growing relationship with the Catholic faith.Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/