We are dedicating December's episodes in loving memory of Sr. Ann Boland, who envisioned them and planned to moderate them both. Her intent was to discuss how to more fully embrace the joy of the season through simple reminders of what we are really celebrating. The Church calls this "Living Liturgically". Sr. Barbara Walsh now moderates this discussion with Sr. Alice Michael and Holy Union Associate, Tina Silvestro about ways to find the joy we are seeking in the season of Advent and the feasts of Christmas and The Epiphany. We hope this discussion inspires you to experience this season in a richer, more meaningful way and avoid being swept into the hectic swirl that can often overtake us at this time of year. Thank you Sister Ann. May you rest in peace.

Sr. Alice Arsenault moderates a discussion among Sr. Rita Beaudoin, Sr. Marilyn Bearne and Sr. Ann Kernan about the establishment of a Holy Union House of Formation in Brockton, MA in the 1980's which was meant to support both the Fall River and the Groton Provinces. The number of ministries and works which grew out of this project were numerous, eventually leading to uniting the two provinces into the US Province of today.

Sr. Fran Cavey Moderates a discussion with Sr. Peg McCabe, who has spent over three decades ministering to those men and women who are incarcerated on Rikers Island in New York. Sr. Peg shares some surprising stories and insights from her ministry helping those who have found themselves on the wrong sie of the law, and the importance of the message that God loves you.

Sr. MaryEllen Ryan hosts this discussion with Sr. Ann Boland and Holy Union Associates Pat Healey and Kathleen Jeffra about their experiences ministering to those with special needs. This moving discussion recounts several occassions where they were inspired by those who had been given a cross to bear, and who carried it with such grace and dignity as to turn it into a blessing for themselves and those around them.

Sr. Fran Cavey moderates a second discussion on Holy Union in Cameroon with Sr. Jane Newcomb and Sr. Marilyn Gignac. Their conversation covers overcoming the challenges of establishing a house of formation, setting up a new ministry in the remote village of Moloundou, and the amazing "rabbit project"!

Sr. Nancy Stiles speaks with Sr. Lorraine Sirois and Sr. Barbara Walsh about the early work of the Holy Union Sisters with the good people in Appalachia. Sr. Lorraine and Sr. Barbara spent decades in this unique and often poor part of our country, reflecting with joy on those they met and worked with. Producer's Note: At two points in this episode Mr. Mike Morrissey is accidently referred to as "Jack".

This episode is an extended discussion of Prayer. Moderated by Sr. Alice Arsenault, it features Sr. Rita Theresa Goulet, Sr. Kathy Corrigan and Holy Union Associate, Nelda Jardin. It touches on what prayer is, various kinds of prayer, why we pray, God's answers to our prayers and more.

Sr. MaryEllen Ryan moderates a discussion with Holy Union Associates, Margaret Admirand, April Lewis, and Myrna Badillo about what it means to live the Holy Union Charism as an Associate. All three of these women are New York Associates and each shares her experiences as a part of the Holy Union Associate community, and discusses why they became Associates, and the works they have been involved in.