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Dominican Sisters of Mary

Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb 8, 2010 / 02:52 am (CNA).- The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist have made waves across the nation for their rapid growth and their devout orthodoxy. Now, they are once again in the national spotlight, being featured on the popular Oprah Winfrey Show.

“They phoned us and asked if they could do a program on us with Oprah. That's all we know!” Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP, vocations director for the community, told CNA in an email.

The show featuring the sisters will air on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. The same day happens to be the congregation’s 13th anniversary. The coincidence is “amazing, as they did not know this when they chose the date -- but God did!” exclaimed the vocations director.

When asked why they chose to accept the invitation and appear on the show, “Oprah is powerful -- we entrust this endeavor to Mother Mary for the greater glory of her Son! It's truly been a lot of fun as 'the world' does not begin to understand our life,” the Dominican said. “Hopefully, this will inspire more people to love God and serve Him in the manner He invites each of us -- and get the Gospel on the airwaves!!”

The Dominican Sisters of Mary were founded in 1997 by four Dominican sisters responding to John Paul II’s call for a new evangelization. In the 13 years of their existence, they have grown to almost 100 members. Their newly constructed motherhouse is already filled to capacity.

Currently, the average age of the sisters is 26 and the average age of their postulants is 21.

“Young people, inspired by John Paul the Great and Pope Benedict XVI, are generous and desirous of living sacrificial, authentic lives as God asks of them,” Sr. Joseph Andrew said.

“We agreed (to be on the show) because it will further understanding of Religious Life,” she added. “The Catholic Church is alive, well, and thriving as is authentic religious life,” she added.

Comments: 56

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Published by: Adim Offiong
Providence, RI, USA 02/16/2010 03:34 PM EST

Vicky in Cincinati, OH, I want to believe that you are in one of the "liberated" religious orders or may have been a religious before. Also you seem to have issues with the Ann Arbor and Nashville Dominican sisters. They may seem childish for you, but in the eyes of God and his church, they are mature christians. You seem to confuse childlike christian witness with childishness. Remember what our Lord said in his word, the kingdom of God is to such as these (refering to children). You also seems to have serious issues with their talk about boy friends and what the left behind. Do they come to your apartment to talk about these things? They were on a show to proundly and confidently witness to their vocation. Ofcourse questions came and they answered it. I wonder why that is painful to you. These sisters as faithful to Christ and his church and the good Lord is blessing them with vocations, but that makes you so angry. I want you to know that the church does not lack vocations, but what she lacks is authentic witness. Those religious who in the name of liberation and freedom, threw away their habit, not even retaining a veil, are dying away. How can you expect vocation when many are ashamed and afraid to show themselves are religious? How will the young people reconcile your idea of religious life with how they feel called? If you think that the life that you and the liberated ones are living is okay, good for you, but dont vilify and mock others who witness to their vocation.

Published by: Adim Offiong
Providence, RI, USA 02/16/2010 03:14 PM EST

Clare Robbins, I rather say a big shame on you, for not using your reason. Your envy and pain has clouded your reasoning. Can you point out any way that the Dominican sisters negate your so called work that other people are doing? "Is the Religious life all about Doing, or is it also about Being?" You have to watch what you say to others. The Dominican sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist are sharing their life with others and are proud of their calling. I have never heard the sisters, neither in the Oprah show, did the sisters condem or mock other people. You have chosen to see what you want to see. The sisters are faithful to God and his church and they many people who are looking for authentic religious life are being drawn to them. That seems to be a big pain and sorrow for you. You feel that everyone should become a disident and should go against authentic Catholic spirit like you and your folks are doing. Instead of troubling youself with the sisters, rather look at why people are not coming to your order. Many of you threw away your habit in the name of freedom and liberation. Good for you, but don't expect everyone to follow you. If this is how those who have gone before us in faith lived the religious life, we may not have the church and the word of God today. May be you and your folks know better than everyone. Begin now to see the good in others. I know that its difficult for you and your folks to so see where you have gone wrong, but renew and reive your order

Published by: Vicky
cincinnati, oh 02/13/2010 05:36 PM EST

"The habit of a religious woman is not a symbol of a wedding dress nor has it ever been a wedding dress" I believe the person who made that comment was accurate. In the past, but rarely anymore, postulants in some communities wore a wedding dress when they were received as novices. There is a great description of this custom in the book, "A Right to be Merry," about Poor Clares. The wedding dress symbolized the spiritual marriage with Christ, but I don't believe there was too much emphasis afterwards on being a bride of Christ. I think sometimes that the Ann Arbor and Nashville Dominicans are going overboard in their bride of Christ comparisons and symbolism. Some of the young women appear rather childish and they are of course very young, when they try to express themselves. I also find the endless talk of the clothes and shoes they left behind, not to mention boyfriends, to be silly and immature.

Published by: Clare Robbins
albany ny 02/12/2010 01:46 PM EST

Sorry, but this conversation is divisive to the church. Shame on anyone, included these sisters, for negating the good that all other communities do to bring glory to God, not to themselves.

Published by: Heidi
Flint, MI 02/12/2010 10:01 AM EST

Kathy, you will be in my prayers. I have an acquaintance whose daughter and son entered different cloistered Benedictine monasteries during the past year. She is grieving their loss terribly. She said the loss feels like a death--she misses them terribly, but has great joy as if they were both in heaven. The rules for communication are quite like what you describe of your daughter. This mother is grateful that both of the children are pleased and happy with their callings, but the pain she is experiencing as their mother who has to let them go is great. She is trying to offer her pain as a sacrifice for their vocations and for the rest of their family. Bless you as you work through your grief.

Published by: Catherine KENNEDY
melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 02/12/2010 04:21 AM EST

Rate: Excellent

Congratulations to the Dominican sisters for getting on the Oprah show! so Oprah if you are reading this please come and do a Pro-Life show and continue the momentum generated by the marvellous Tim Tebow ad at the Superbowl! Oprah you would surely know that life aint ever just for the privileged, the planned, the perfect and that the innocent unborn are part of the wider community. Oprah your mother or someone else so prudently protected your passage to life so please help all the unborn get a chance at life like you did!

Published by: Mark
Kansas City 02/11/2010 01:06 AM EST

Kathy, I can understand missing your daughter and that is very natural. But the thing is IS YOUR DAUGHTER HAPPY? If your daughter is happy at the Convent be HAPPY AND REJOICE FOR HER! She could have been something negative in society. Many women turn to drugs or prostitution BUT SHE GAVE HER LIFE TO THE LORD! If it is not meant for her to be a Nun then its not meant to be! But she is discerning and rejoice for her! KEep you and your daughter in prayers!

Published by: munga
Hillsboro, ND 02/10/2010 10:39 PM EST

Kathy, in Rochester, NY, I was sorry to read that you feel heartbroken over your daughter's vocation. My brother is a cistercian (cloistered) monk on the west coast. He left when I was a senior in high school, 1981. I have seen him 5 times in the last 29 years. I missed him terribly at first. As I have grown in my Catholic faith I have come to realize that we cannot OUTGIVE God. I now think that his life is awesome and beautiful. I just want to encourage you and tell you that I will pray for you to accept and appreciate the special calling your daughter has received in her vocation. My three children all felt like they knew their uncle (the monk) as well or better than the uncles they saw occaisionally at family gatherings. Their three trips to California from the prairies of North Dakota will always be treasured moments of their childhood.

Published by: Tsepho
Charlotte 02/10/2010 06:48 PM EST

Kathy, I am sorry you cannot rejoice in the beautiful vocation of your daughter. I hope that one day you will be able to see it as the gift that it is for her and for you. God bless you.

Published by: Barb
Utica/NY/USA 02/10/2010 03:30 PM EST

I did not see the program, because I haven't had TV since everything went digital last June. But I'm so happy that the Dominican Sisters went on her show. Maybe, as one poster stated, Oprah will have a St. Paul moment! You go, Sisters!

Published by: Kathy
Rochester, NY 02/10/2010 01:38 PM EST

Rate: Regular

I wish Oprah and your paper would balance propoganda like this with the pain and suffering of the families who get to see their daughters but a few times a year. There are no phone calls, no emails - only letters twice a month (excpet during Adent and lent at which time there are none). Bully for you Mother Assumpta - I had to watch a National TV show to see my daughter, and yet you start each day with your blackberry. Would someone please, please look at religious life from a mother's perspective?? They don't know how this happened on the 13th anniversary?? Did anyone stop to think that billionaire Tom Monaghan phoned billionaire Oprah Winfrey and said "Hey O, can you do me a favor??" Oh my, how naive we have become. It may be happy, happy, joy, joy at the convent but no one ever talks to those who have been left behind. I weep everyday of my life.

Published by: Adim Offiong
Providence, RI, USA 02/10/2010 01:36 PM EST

The Lord is great and mighty to be praised. Who is like you oh Lord and who understands your ways? I must confess that I had some doubts about Oprah, but the good Lord was fully in control as always. I learnt alot from this. Never to conclude things before it is done. We all can accept the fact that Oprah was very genuine in her show and was very charitable. The Lord used her to bring the message of true religious life to the world. The sisters were just wonderful. Very relaxed, confident and ready to share their joy to the world. I have read many comments here and some people like Clare Robbins and Donna from Chicago, Il. seem to be sad that the sisters are growing, instead of rejoicing with the church. The only advice I can give to us all is the advice of Gamaliel in the Acts of Apostles. If the new evangelization and the revival of the religious life that has begun in the church is of God, it will continue to grow and blosom. If it is out of human emotions, it will die out. My conviction is that The Sisters of Mary mother of the Eucharist and other such communities are responding to God's call to revive the religious live. As we can see, young people and those who are looking for a faithful community are going to them. I always say that the church does not lack vocations, but authentic witness to the priesthood and religious life. Many older orders spent too much time in the work of the Lord, but ignored the Lord of the work. Let us pray that we will all be faitful to God.

Published by: Adim Offiong
Providence, RI 02/10/2010 01:25 PM EST

Dona from Chicago Il. Your comments speak for itself, it shows your shallow understanding of the Catholic Church. I think you should review the comments you posted. First of all you falsely accuse the church of sexism. Have you any idea what it means for something to be an essential part of a thing? I guess it was wrong choice of words. We are not talking about a male group here. Its women that we are giving thanks to God for. Women who understand the true and authentic progress for equality among human beings. If you are a catholic, then I would say you need to be sad about your comments. Even if your accusations were true, is it Oprah who now has the responsibility of balancing issues in your church? Can you imagine yourself suggesting that a non-catholic, a non-christian, who believes that Christianity is a feeling not a belief, to be the one to address issues in your church? I am by no means suggesting that we catholics are better or holier than them. However they have their beliefs and understanding of faith, so they have not place is addressing catholic issues. Your comments only goes to show how far off you and your fellows have gone in your faith. It is prescisely because we Catholics and christains have given our lives over to atheistic ideas and non catholic teachings, that is why we are where we are today. What is your understanding of the Religious life? Is it all about social justice, as wonderful as it is? Is the religious life all about doing or being? Think!!1

Published by: Joan L. Roccasalvo
Bronx, NY 02/10/2010 01:21 PM EST

The habit of a religious woman is not a symbol of a wedding dress nor has it ever been a wedding dress. Historically,habits derive from the ordinary garb of women from whose village new orders arose. Village women wore the headdress of the area, and religious women did the same with the exception of simplying the garb. The Sisters of St. Joseph, for example, wore the garb of a widow from LePuy in France. They went about their active apostolate looking like widows. The updated religious garb/suit with symbolic identification finds its strong analogy in airline attendants whose garb identifies their airline and enables them to perform their service to customers. What is good for the priest should be good enough for the religious woman. When in public, Carthusian or diocesan priest, or Dominican, all wear a black suit with Roman collar.

Published by: B.F.
Omaha, NE 02/10/2010 10:21 AM EST

"I hope that Oprah would balance this presentation of contemporary Dominican Life with other Dominican orders who work for social justice and are working to heal, rather than perpetuate the sexism that is an essential part of fundamentalism in Roman Catholicism." With all sincere charity, the Catholic Church is not sexist. It is ordered as ordained by God. And this order is understood and accepted by most, if not all faithful Catholics (both men and women)in the Church. It is something that is not easily understood by the secularistic society that we live in.

Published by: Peter
Alamosa 02/09/2010 11:01 PM EST

Praise the Lord! I happened to see the episode today on Oprah, I am not a Oprah fan but it was actually a good show. I know Oprah can be a little on the liberal side and new age wave but she was actually genuine and seemed "open minded" to the sisters. As for the sisters they were awesome, articulate and charitable. Of course the biggest question that came up was about chasity. They hand the Holy Spirit with them and answered very eliquiently. They are defientley living to serve, love and obey Christ and His Church. As a 38 yr. old father of 4 I can say that the world has hope with thriving communities as these sisters living their vows. We have in our Parish Sisters of SOLT's and they are the thriving just like the Sister of Mary and the Eurcharist. There is something to be said about the seminary's and convenants that are loyal to their vow's and Christ's Church and teachings. God Bless Sister's.

Published by: Gary
Grasonville, MD 02/09/2010 08:06 PM EST

People are always searching for meaning and purpose of life. . . clearly these Nuns have found it.

Published by: Kathleen
Atlanta , GA USA 02/09/2010 05:16 PM EST

Just watched this show and it was GREAT!! Go Sisters!!! As for the comment by Donna from Chicago...all one has to do is look at the growth in vocations and see where the young women are gravitating to...that speaks for itself.

Published by: Fatima Colorful Cans
Austin/Tx/USA 02/09/2010 04:47 PM EST

I'm excited about this opportunity for the sisters to speak about their calling in a world whose darkness can definitely benefit from their enlightenment. Opinions will certainly vary from message contents to host facilitative techniques, etc, etc. Either way, dialogue has already been ignited and will continue to be alive. That's good. We need to bring the Good News to the midst of the discussions. The Holy Spirit will do the rest.

Published by: Linda Lambert
Canada 02/09/2010 01:56 PM EST

Remember scripture tells us that God chooses the weak to humble the strong. He chooses the lowely to confront the mighty, and he who is in us is greater than he who is in the world.Lets support our sisters in prayer remembering that Jesus loves and died for everyone including Oprah. and one day every knee will bend every tongue confess Jesus is Lord Amem and Amen

Published by: MArk
Kansas City 02/09/2010 12:20 PM EST

This in response to Donna from Chicago, IL. When you saw "Contemporary" Dominicans who work for Social Justice are you talking about the rAdical Feminists Nuns who are disobedinece to the Church who will DIE OUT IN 10-20 YEARS? Traditional CAtholic REligious Women orders are GROWING BECAUSE OF AUTHENTIC FEMINISM not some radical secularist views that Some Nuns expressed. They are the future of Catholic Religious orders because Younger Catholics see the Crisis in REligious Life. Many Religious orders are confuse about their mission so they are dying out.

Published by: Donna
Chicago, Il, USA 02/09/2010 10:17 AM EST

Rate: Regular

I hope that Oprah would balance this presentation of contemporary Dominican Life with other Dominican orders who work for social justice and are working to heal, rather than perpetuate the sexism that is an essential part of fundamentalism in Roman Catholicism.

Published by: Father Joe Blonski
Show Low, AZ, USA 02/09/2010 09:51 AM EST

The blossoming of fresh vocations is certainly a sign of a New Springtime in the Church.

Published by: Laura
Dubuque, Iowa 02/09/2010 09:46 AM EST

This is the one order I LOVE to send $ to. I know it will be used for educating children in the True Catholic Faith. When our school was looking for a principal I called Mother Asumpta Long asking for help. There were maybe 20 sisters at the time. Her response was "send us some novitiates and we will be able to help". Everytime I receive one of their mailings their order grows and grows!!! They must be doing something right!!! God Bless all the sisters!!!

Published by: Maureen
Howell, MI 02/09/2010 06:58 AM EST

God bless you sisters! What a terrific opportunity to get the Good News out to the masses.

Published by: Connie
Nashville tn 02/08/2010 11:00 PM EST

My sister is one the Fab Four that started this beautiful order! I am so proud of her! For the record..Clar, Oprah contacted them and they need NO PR..This is a blessing! You ROCK Sisters of Mary!!! I'm praying for you..my second family! I love ya'll!

Published by: Jason
Kenner USA 02/08/2010 10:03 PM EST

I am old enough to have been BLESSED to be educated as a boy by the Teresian Sisters back when vocations were not a problem and Catholic schools were graced by these beloved brides of Christ. I have a deep love and appreciation of these wonderful women who wear the habit and give so much of themselves. My daughter is a freshman at Franciscan University. This is her thirteenth year in Catholic school (not including pre K, K, etc). She has a priest this year for a teacher and it is the FIRST time in her life that she has had a teacher who was not a lay person. Thirteen years of Catholic school. My first grade teacher was Sister Marie Annette. The very first teacher I ever had was a nun. Hopefully because of the good work of these sisters my grandkids will be blessed as I was and not have to wait until they are in college to be taught by such wonderful people. For any good sisters reading this, you matter a great great deal, more than I can say. Thank you for your vocation. I love and pray daily for the wonderful consecrated brides of Christ.

Published by: Damian
New York, N.Y.,USA 02/08/2010 09:43 PM EST

Be careful. Oprah has stated on her show that for her christianity is a feeling not a belief.

Published by: Eileen
Guatemala 02/08/2010 09:18 PM EST

I am shocked at the uncharitableness of so many people regarding Oprah. She is a very good christian and does so much good in the world. I am sure the Sisters will do very well.

Published by: lome
Ca. 02/08/2010 08:29 PM EST

Good ! Oprah may learn something very spiritual/positive values like Humility and childlike trust in God. Oprah trust in her God too,as long as she is in control..

Published by: Adim Offiong
Providence, RI, USA 02/08/2010 07:31 PM EST

God bless the Dominican sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist for the good work that they have been doing and the their faitful witness tot he essence of the religious life. I pray for them, that God will lead them well. As the go on air ont he Oprah show, my focus is not on what Oprah will say or do, I look forward to the positive influnce that they will have on young people. People will come to the understanding that the catholic church still has religious women and that not all women follow the disenting trend that is going on in some of the older religious orders. Weldone sisters.

Published by: Jane
Poland, Ohio, USA 02/08/2010 07:27 PM EST

Go With God, Sisters, and remember that our beuatiful friend, Mike Ferrier, is with you all in Spirit!

Published by: Adim Offiong
Providence, RI, USA 02/08/2010 07:26 PM EST

Rate: Very Good

"When they boast of their "problem" of not having enough room for all of their Sisters, it could be considered as very uncharitable, insofar as others, just as authentic, are hurting. I am very disappointed with these Sisters." I rarely respond to people's comments on blogs like this, but I cannot ignore the above comments from Clare Robbins. Clare is not happy with the sisters even though she opened her comments with "I am happy". Her true feelings came out at the end. I wonder why she is angry or jealous of the sister's growth. I guess Clare Robbins is or was in the religious life. Many religious orders felt that turning way from the teachings and authority of the church and throwing away the religious habbit was a form of liberation. As a result they lost the true meaning of the religious life. These Dominican sisters of Mary and some others have stood by the church and continue to show the real face of religious life. Obviously the Lord has blessed them and this seems to be a problem for Clare Robbins. She talks about the sisters boasting of the number of vocations that they receive. There is nothing boastful in this. Its a reality for them. The truth which some religious orders have refused to accept is that the church is not lacking vocations. What the church lacks is true and authentic witness to the gospel and the essence of the religious life. Those who are faithful to their calling are growing. Young people want authentic witnessing, so they go to those who show it

Published by: Cathy
Rochester, Mi 02/08/2010 06:42 PM EST

Lets all just think good thoughts, and know that the Blessed Mother and our Lord will be watching out for our sisters!

Published by: JACK E. BOUCHER
SILVER SPRING, MD USA 02/08/2010 06:16 PM EST

IT IS NO USE TO COMMENT IF YOU DO NOT PUBLISH THE REMARKS! BRAVO TO THESE NEW NUNS. I FEEL IT IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE SAD AND UNFORTUNATE VATICAN TWO EVER EXISTED. THE BLAME FOR THE LOW VOCATIONS AND MUCH ELSE ORIGINATES AT THEIR BLEMISHED DOORSTEP! AMEN!

Published by: Rita Lewis
O'Fallon, MO USA 02/08/2010 05:28 PM EST

Why is everyone so negative. I do believe the sisters can and will hold their own when it comes to Oprah. They will be in Chicago -- can't get more Catholic/Christian than that. Oprah has a right to her beliefs just as we do. She IS a Christian. My niece entered this order in August 2009 and I am so very proud of her. I can't wait to see it tomorrow and I trust that God will be at their side guiding them as well as Oprah.

Published by: clare robbins
albany ny 02/08/2010 05:02 PM EST

Rate: Regular

I am happy for these Sisters but caution them as they seem to imply that they are THE authentic religious and so many others are not. They have connections and it is this PR that gets them recognized. I hope that Oprah will question them about the many good, holy and authentic religious who are giving their lives in dwindling communities that don't have connections and don't get the exposure that they do. When they boast of their "problem" of not having enough room for all of their Sisters, it could be considered as very uncharitable, insofar as others, just as authentic, are hurting. I am very disappointed with these Sisters. Their appearance on O may seem as positive, but I hope that they realize the harm they canactually do Pin the name of the Gospel."

Published by: José
El Dorado, AR 02/08/2010 03:42 PM EST

God bless these Sisters for going into the lion's den to profess their faith and lifestyle. I'm sure they will be able to handle what Oprah and the media has to throw at them gracefully!

Published by: Anne
Florida 02/08/2010 02:24 PM EST

I soo agree with you with you, Diane. Oprah Winfrey is a wolf, no, a viper in sheeps clothing. It would be nice to see the sisters tell their story, but NOT on the Oprah Winfrey show. And some of these sisters seem so young. Believe me, I will pray, and hard for them. If the secular media or the show disrespect them, I will fire away a letter, and urge you to at least consider it. Please pray for them, brothers and sisters. Pray for a good outcome.

Published by: Martin
St. Louis, MO, USA 02/08/2010 02:18 PM EST

Let us use this opportunity to pray for the conversion of Oprah and her companions. Remember, St.Paul's conversion.

Published by: Vicki
Bethlehem, PA 02/08/2010 02:04 PM EST

Sisters, God has given you this opportunity so go for it. God can use anyone and anything to His Glory and he will protect His own. If you are concerned about a question, before you answer it, say a quick prayer and God will guide you to the answer. Look to His own answers to the Pharisees - he often answered a question with a question they did not want to answer. God is with you and so our the prayers of many.

Published by: Diane
Dallas, Texas, USA 02/08/2010 12:54 PM EST

Rate: Very Good

Let us surround these holy Dominican Sisters, treasures of the Church, with our prayers. Oprah has done more to undermine morality in America than anyone, and its all so subtle amid her personality, charity and "good works." The Dominicans may think of this as outreach, But the DANGER is that in APPEARING ON OPRAH, IT WILL GIVE THE IMPRESSION THAT THE DOMINICANS ARE GIVING IN TO AN UNSPOKEN SEAL OF APPROVAL FOR OPRAH'S (PRO CHOICE, GAY MARRIAGE, ANTI-CATHOLIC, RADICAL FEMINIST ETC.) AGENDA. I think its a big mistake to do this.

Published by: Anthony
rochester,ny usa 02/08/2010 12:42 PM EST

Thank you dear Sisters for your devotion to your chosen vocation. May God continue to bless you all and may your appearance on television inspire all those with no faith and those that hate the Roman Catholic Faith in particular to a new found renaissance to the truly good works the Holy Faith does. Our prayers are with you.

Published by: Margaret
Baltimore MD USA 02/08/2010 12:29 PM EST

Trust God not Oprah. Ithink she has something up her sleve don't go on her show. I will be praying for you.I don't want her to do her hatchet job.God protect you

Published by: Joan L. Roccasalvo
Bronx 02/08/2010 12:19 PM EST

The interview with these Dominican sisters will be a breath of fresh air overcoming the rancid odor of defiance and cynicism from other sectors of the church.

Published by: Kim
Steubenville, ohio 02/08/2010 12:17 PM EST

This is interesting, because Oprah is so anti-catholic/anti-christian. Will be praying for a good result- "come, Holy Spirit"

Published by: Virginia
Abilene, TX 02/08/2010 12:07 PM EST

I'm very glad that the Sisters accepted Ophar's invitataion. Hopefully more people will get a better understanding of religious life and the Catholic Church.

Published by: Anne
Florida 02/08/2010 11:52 AM EST

When I first saw the picture, I felt happy for the sisters. However, Anything to do with Oprah Winfrey, I view with suspition, as I feel she is an extremely liberal woman, not exactly moral and very much in with the Hollywood crowd. Why she would want to interview the good sisters is a good question. I pray Oprah will not twist things around for her benefit. I will pray to our Lady for her intercession and protection. I pray it will go well for the sisters, that the Holy Spirit will shine through them for all to see and that there will be true conversion of hearts.

Published by: Cecelia
LAKEWOOD, CO 02/08/2010 11:49 AM EST

Trust God, NOT Oprah. Will be praying for you.

Published by: Lynn
Helena, AL, USA 02/08/2010 10:40 AM EST

I posted it to my Facebook! What a blessing to get Holy Information out! God Bless you all!

Published by: Joan Holland
Framingham,Mass USA 02/08/2010 10:28 AM EST

I think this is great!! Can't wait to see the Sisters and hear what about who they are and what they do. I am glad they have been growing, and will be able to reach more people with their message by being on Oprah. Love the picture of them too. Good Luck Sisters Love & Peace Joan H

Published by: Tony
Cromwell, CT 02/08/2010 10:27 AM EST

GO LADIES, GO!!

Published by: John
Malaysia 02/08/2010 09:21 AM EST

This is truly interesting and a good way to reach out to thge unbeliever and lapse christians. May the Holy Spirit guide us all including all the nuns that they will be an inspiration to all. Amen

Published by: Magdalena
Annapolis, MD, USA 02/08/2010 09:19 AM EST

God bless these holy women, and our beautiful Catholic faith! I think it's a terrific idea to be engaging the wider secular culture by appearing on this show - the message of God's love and the appeal of authenticity will surely touch many hearts and minds through the Sisters' witness. AMDG!

Published by: Michael
Toronto 02/08/2010 07:28 AM EST

These women are amazing! How they have grown so quickly in such a short time. I ook forward to seeing them being interviewed and learning more about them. They are living examples of how God blesses those religious orders with vocations which are true to their charism and have a sound plan to make a difference in the Catholic Church and the wrld.

Published by: Daniel
Randolph MA 02/08/2010 07:18 AM EST

I just hope that Oprah does not do her usual hatcht job as she do on Sarah Palins daughter, when see said she would be celabite untill she marries

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