In the Company of Charity
In the Company of Charity is a podcast that invites listeners into meaningful conversations about the Catholic Church, society, and service to others, all through the lens of the spirit we've received from St. Vincent de Paul, the saint of charity. Hosted by the Daughters of Charity, each episode offers thought-provoking dialogue with nonprofit leaders, spiritual thinkers, and those working on the front lines of charity and advocacy. We explore how the spirit of service can inspire real-world action and personal transformation. Whether you're seeking spiritual enrichment or a deeper understanding of charitable work, you'll find companionship and insight here.
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In the Company of Charity
Called in Quiet Ways
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Today, our host, Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC, sits down with her friend and housemate, Sister Cecilia West, DC, to explore a vocation shaped by simple beginnings, unexpected turns, and God’s persistent whisper.
Sister Cecilia shares her story of growing up in small-town Mississippi, discovering the Daughters of Charity through a series of quiet nudges, and spending more than two decades teaching preschoolers despite never wanting to become a teacher. Her path then led her into hospital ministry, where she found deep purpose accompanying people in psychiatric crisis and offering calm in chaos. She even notes some unexpected parallels between calming a classroom of three-year-olds and de-escalating emergency situations.
Throughout the episode, Sister Cecilia reflects on learning her gifts through others, trusting God one step at a time, and the power of small acts of love.
