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Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with the community of sisters started Lumen Ecclesiae Press a publishing organization dedicated anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers and administrators faced with the d…

Sr. John Dominic Rasmussen, OP


    • Feb 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Contemplative Leadership in Catholic Education with Dr. Mimi Schuttloffel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 25:59


    Sr. John Dominic interviews Dr. “Mimi” Schuttloffel , Professor Emerita from The Catholic University of America, about her experience in Catholic education.

    [Pt. 10] Resilience and Fortitude [Part 3] with Dr. Karen Villa I Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 21:49


    Dr. Karen Villa, a developmental neuropsychologist, joins Sr. John Dominic O.P. to finish their discussion on the importance of resilience for a child's emotional and mental health. Together they explore the synergy between neurobiology and virtue education.

    [Pt. 9] Resilience and Fortitude [Part 2] with Dr. Karen Villa I Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 18:39


    Dr. Karen Villa, a developmental neuropsychologist, joins Sr. John Dominic O.P. to continue their discussion on the importance of resilience for a child's emotional and mental health. Together they explore the synergy between neurobiology and virtue education.

    Resilience and Fortitude [Part 1] with Dr. Karen Villa I Mind and Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 13:24


    Dr. Karen Villa, a developmental neuropsychologist, joins Sr. John Dominic O.P. for a discussion on the importance of resilience for a child's emotional and mental health. Together they explore the synergy between neurobiology and virtue education.

    Best Mental Health Practices for 6–9-year-olds | ft. Neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Villa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 12:01


    Sister John Dominic Rasmussen O.P. continues her conversation with Neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Villa on the best strategies for developing healthy minds in children aged 6-9.

    Neuropsychology with Dr. Karen Villa | Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 17:35


    Ever wonder what's going on in your child's head? The mind of a child can be difficult to understand. Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. Karen Villa shares the importance of mental health practices for children, and the connections to the virtuous lifestyle illustrated by the Catholic faith. Join us for part 1 of 4 in this series as they discuss: Dr. Daniel J. Siegel and the Yes Brain A Healthy Mind Platter Integration Pathways in the Brain Faith and Science. 

    Back to Basics using "Education in Virtue®" | Sr. John Dominic O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 8:49


    Sister John Dominic shares the basics of the Virtue Program she helped develop that is available for both classroom and home settings. This program breaks down the virtues into easy-to-understand scenarios, giving children concrete examples of how to practice these virtues in their daily lives. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org    Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEDigital https://www.instagram.com/goledigital/ https://www.golepress.com 

    How A 'Lectio Divina' Practice will Change Your Life | Dr. Mary Healy | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 11:36


    Scripture Scholar, Dr. Mary Healy speaks to the importance of Lectio Divina. She shares experiences working with the 'Life of Christ, Lectio Divina Journal' by Lumen Ecclesiae Press—a beautiful tool to teach anyone how to pray, and an incredible way to help children experience and develop their relationship with Christ. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEDigital  https://www.instagram.com/goledigital/  https://www.golepress.com  

    How to Level-up Your Religious Education Program | Dr. Therese Recinella | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 30:18


    Dr. Therese Recinella, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Corpus Christi, TX, shares how her diocese is utilizing 'Echoing the Mystery' across their parishes, to enhance their current religious education curriculums and programs. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    'Echoing The Mystery' Book Helps our Entire Diocese Catechize! | Marlon de la Torre | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 25:04


    Marlon de la Torre, Director for Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Fort Worth, shares their innovative and effective diocesan-wide catechesis program. Parents participate in the child catechism classes and are given ample opportunity to educate their own children one-on-one. This approach is an effort to bring the parents back to the forefront as the primary educators of their children, whose souls are their responsibility.   Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Fr. Gregory Pine | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 22:37


    Sr. John Dominic sits down with Dominican Priest Fr. Gregory Pine from the Thomistic Institute in Washington DC. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org  Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEDigital https://www.instagram.com/goledigital/ https://www.golepress.com 

    The Neuroscience of Catholic Virtues | Neuropsychologist, Dr. Karen Villa | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 40:54


    Neuropsychologist, Dr. Karen Villa talks about neuro-plasticity and Catholic virtues. The last of three episodes to talk about the development of the brain and how the virtues and mental health are connected.   Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Neuroplasticity – Lifehack your Brain for Hope | Dr. Karen Villa | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 33:21


    PART TWO OF THREE: Sr. John Dominic sits down with psychologist Dr. Karen Villa for the second of three episodes to talk about the development of the brain and how the virtues and mental health are connected. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Keeping a Healthy Mind & Soul using Virtues and Lectio Divina | Dr. Karen Villa | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 23:39


    PART ONE OF THREE: Sr. John Dominic sits down with psychologist Dr. Karen Villa for the first of three episodes to talk about the development of the brain and how the virtues and mental health are connected. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Catholic Virtues and Good Sportsmanship | Featuring Joe Taggert | Mind & Heart — Nashville Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 23:51


    Continuing my trek through Nashville, Tennessee, I sit down with Hall-of-Fame Golfer, Joe Taggert. Learn how God's gifts can shine through in all sorts of occupations and vocations.  Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Good Design Starts With Good Listening | With Hall of Fame Architect Dick Miller | Mind & Heart — Nashville Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 24:11


    Continuing my trek through Nashville, Tennessee, I sit down with Hall-of-Fame Architect, Dick Miller; designer of many famous buildings throughout the country and most prominently displayed in the Nashville skyline. Hear how God's gifts can shine through in all sorts of occupations and vocations. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    She Translated St. Albert's Eucharistic Thought from Latin! | Sr. Albert Marie O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 26:39


    Sr. Albert Marie has researched and written about St. Albert the Great extensively, has been published in many scholarly journals, and her work on St. Albert the Great appears in the book: "The Fathers of the Church." Listen in and learn more about this great Saint. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    The Soul and The Body | Rev. Thomas Petri O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 21:40


    Sr. John Dominic sits down with the Very Rev. Thomas Petri, VP and Academic Dean of the Dominican House of Studies and EWTN host, for part two of the two-part series, to discuss: Aquinas, virtues, theology and an assortment of other topics that you should know about. Podcast description include at the end: Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    All Things Virtuous | REV. Thomas Petri V.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 22:00


    Sr. John Dominic sits down with the Very Rev. Thomas Petri, VP and Academic Dean of the Dominican House of Studies and EWTN host, for part one of a two-part series, to discuss: Aquinas, virtues, theology and an assortment of other topics that you should know about. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    How to Teach Catholic Theology to Teenagers | Master Catechist Sr. Elizabeth Ann, OP | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 25:14


    Sr. John Dominic continues her conversation (from Episode 9) with Sr. Elizabeth Ann about the book "Echoing the Mystery" and they take an in-depth look at Barbara Morgan's method in training catechists. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    The Mystery and Power of the Human Brain | Featuring Amy Grant | Mind & Heart — Nashville Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 41:20


    Join us as we sit down again with singer-songwriter and Grammy Award-winning artist, Amy Grant. Amy shares insight into her life’s journey with music as well as how God has worked in various ways in her life. In part one, we discussed the impact God has and where we can identify the work of God in everyday life experiences. Today, we share stories about education and the mystery and power of the brain. Amy also shares her insight into new technology for the brain called Cereset.  Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with her community of Sisters, started Lumen Ecclesiae Press. It is a publishing organization dedicated to anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers, and administrators faced with the daunting responsibility of teaching children and young adults. Sr. John Dominic’s Podcast, "Mind and Heart," takes you inside the world of education and provides an inside look at the materials the Sisters are creating. Each week "Mind and Heart" highlights a variety of leaders in education to share their knowledge with you as they strive to provide better structure to your classrooms, families, and personal life. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org    Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEDigital https://www.instagram.com/goledigital/ https://www.golepress.com 

    Amy Grant Opens Up About Personal Struggles | Mind & Heart — Nashville Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 34:27


    I'm taking you back to my roots —to Nashville, Tennessee for a four-part series. The first of these Episodes I will sit down with a longtime friend of mine and fellow Tennessean Grammy Award-Winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant, as she tells us how she got into the music industry.  Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with her community of Sisters, started Lumen Ecclesiae Press. It is a publishing organization dedicated to anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers, and administrators faced with the daunting responsibility of teaching children and young adults. Sr. John Dominic’s Podcast, "Mind and Heart," takes you inside the world of education and provides an inside look at the materials the Sisters are creating. Each week "Mind and Heart" highlights a variety of leaders in education to share their knowledge with you as they strive to provide better structure to your classrooms, families, and personal life. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com  

    The Renewal of Catechesis | Master Catechist: Sr. Elizabeth Ann, O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 22:05


    Join us as we delve into the teachings of Barbara Morgan presented in the book "Echoing the Mystery." Today, Sr. John Dominic Interviews Sr. Elizabeth Ann former assistant to Professor Barbara Morgan. Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with her community of Sisters, started Lumen Ecclesiae Press. It is a publishing organization dedicated to anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers, and administrators faced with the daunting responsibility of teaching children and young adults. Sr. John Dominic’s Podcast, "Mind and Heart," takes you inside the world of education and provides an inside look at the materials the Sisters are creating. Each week "Mind and Heart" highlights a variety of leaders in education to share their knowledge with you as they strive to provide better structure to your classrooms, families, and personal life. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com  

    How to Easily Build the Catholic Identity of Your School | Sr. Mary Michael | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 21:31


    Sr. Mary Michael and I discuss the creation, implementation, and success of the Education in Virtue® program in Catholic schools throughout the world.  Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with her community of Sisters, started Lumen Ecclesiae Press. It is a publishing organization dedicated to anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers, and administrators faced with the daunting responsibility of teaching children and young adults. Sr. John Dominic’s Podcast, "Mind and Heart," takes you inside the world of education and provides an inside look at the materials the Sisters are creating. Each week "Mind and Heart" highlights a variety of leaders in education to share their knowledge with you as they strive to provide better structure to your classrooms, families, and personal life. Join our Digital Community! Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Introducing the Rosary to Your Family | Sr. Mary Samuel, O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 21:47


    We delve into the value and benefits of prayer, especially the family rosary! Today, Sr. John Dominic interviews one of her co-foundresses and author of the book, "Let's Pray Together." Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with her community of Sisters, started Lumen Ecclesiae Press. It is a publishing organization dedicated to anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers, and administrators faced with the daunting responsibility of teaching children and young adults. Sr. John Dominic’s Podcast, "Mind and Heart," takes you inside the world of education and provides an inside look at the materials the Sisters are creating. Each week "Mind and Heart" highlights a variety of leaders in education to share their knowledge with you as they strive to provide better structure to your classrooms, families, and personal life. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com  

    Part Two: Modeling "Mind & Heart Catechesis" | Sr. Louis Marie, O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 23:33


    Part 2 of 2 - Join us as we discuss teaching catechesis using the book "Echoing the Mystery." Today, Sr. John Dominic interviews Sr. Louis Marie about teaching the doctrines and mysteries of our faith. Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with the community of sisters started Lumen Ecclesiae Press a publishing organization dedicated to anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers, and administrators faced with the daunting responsibility of teaching children and young adults. Lumen Ecclesiae Press publishes resources that are valuable to anyone seeking to fully live the Christian life. These resources are developed by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother the Eucharist who seek to share the fruits of their study, experience in education and contemplation with others and are used in over 500 schools around the world. Sr. John Dominic’s Podcast "Mind and Heart" takes you inside the world of Catholic education to provide an inside look at the materials the sisters have created and pass along tools to help listeners not only to better understand the faith but to be able to teach it as well. Each week "Mind and Heart" highlights different authors and leaders in the field of education to share their knowledge with you and provide a template for those seeking to provide better structure to their classrooms, families and their own lives. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Part One: Modeling 'Mind & Heart Catechesis' | Sr. Louis Marie, O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 21:30


    Part 1 of 2 - Join us as we discuss teaching catechesis using the book "Echoing the Mystery." Today, Sr. John Dominic interviews Sr. Louis Marie about teaching the doctrines and mysteries of our faith. Join us every Monday at 9 a.m. at GoLEDigital.org or download wherever Podcasts are available. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com

    Connecting Everything | Sr. Athanasius Munroe, O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 27:50


    Join us as we give you an inside look at "Echoing the Mystery" — the ultimate Catechetical resource, "Echoing the Mystery." Today, Sr. John Dominic interviews the co-author, Sr. Athanasius Munroe. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com  

    Clinging to the Dominican Charism | Mother Assumpta, O.P. | Mind & Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 23:06


    Join us in this third episode of Mind and Heart as Sr. John Dominic interviews co-foundress of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother Assumpta Long and they talk about the journey of Mother's vocation as a religious nun.  Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com  

    Helping you DISCERN YOUR VOCATION | Sr. Joseph Andrew, O.P.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 18:43


    Join us for an in-depth look into discerning a vocation and hear some fascinating stories! Today, Sr. John Dominic Interviews Sr. Joseph Andrew, author of the book "And Mary's Yes Continues."  Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org   Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/ https://www.facebook.com/DSMME https://www.goLEpress.com  

    Welcome to Mind and Heart | Sr. John Dominic Rassmusen O.P.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 19:14


    Sr. John Dominic’s Podcast, "Mind and Heart," takes you inside the world of education and provides an inside look at the materials the Sisters are creating. Each week "Mind and Heart" highlights a variety of leaders in education to share their knowledge with you as they strive to provide better structure to your classrooms, families, and personal life. This first episode of "Mind and Heart," gives you an inside look at the origins of Lumen Ecclesiae. Co-Foundress of The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Sr. John Dominic, along with her community of Sisters, started Lumen Ecclesiae Press. It is a publishing organization dedicated to anyone striving to live a Christian life and for those parents, teachers, and administrators faced with the daunting responsibility of teaching children and young adults. Full transcript available at https://www.goLEdigital.org Join our Community! https://twitter.com/GoLEdigital  https://www.instagram.com/goLEdigital/  https://www.facebook.com/DSMME   https://www.goLEpress.com 

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