Maureen went on to become this impressive fair trade entrepreneur. She established her company, Mata Traders, almost 14 years ago in Chicago. The company has partnerships with women’s cooperatives in India and Nepal and sells their clothing and jewelry here in the U.S. It’s such a cool story.
Episode 21: Radical Catholicism with Abby Rampone
Abby Rampone is the Communication and Activities Coordinator for Call to Action USA. It’s an organization dedicated to reform in the Roman Catholic Church. She grew up in a Catholic family in Vermont, but really became committed to her faith while in college, so much so that she felt called to attend seminary. She just …
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Episode 20: Owning Your Value with Neha Sampat
Welcome to season 3! This is On a Mission, Episode 20! This is a space where I get real and go deep with my guests. They are all folks who are living out their callings, paying close attention to their lives, and each doing so with special flair. I’m your host Molleen Dupree-Dominguez. I’m a …
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2021 Reader Survey
Dear readers! Please take this survey to tell me more about yourself and what you're hoping for at molleendupreedominguez.com. I want to make some plans for 2021, and I need your help to do so. Thanks in advance! Find the survey here.
Resources for processing January 6, 2021
When a traumatic event like the attack on the U.S. Capitol happens, it can take me weeks, months, and years to process. I think the same may be true for you. I also find it's our tendency as a U.S. culture to forget or perhaps gloss over the negative in order to focus on the …
Getting Real with Gabrielle Blair: Episode 19
On a Mission is BACK, y'all. It is time for Season 3, and we're ready to bust the doors off. Today we are talking with Gabrielle Blair. You might know her from blogging and social media as Design Mom. She is a powerhouse in the world of blogging and design. She has six (!) children …
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Epiphany 2021: The hoods are off
Epiphany: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure The Christian feast of the Epiphany (the arrival of the wise ones to the manger) …
“O Come, O Come… (I guess)”
What does it really mean to pray the O Antiphons this Advent? Advent means praying the O Antiphons - here’s set I really treasure. But it occurs to me that when we bid God to Come, in all of her manifestations (wisdom, child, lover, even unicorn), we had better prepare. As I pray, Come, O …
1st Sunday of Advent Reflection
I was honored to be asked to write a reflection in the series, Advent of Liberation: Journeying to Find Emmanuel. It's part of the robust collection of offerings and actions Call to Action, USA is conducting this season. I'm so proud to witness the bold steps the members of the Re/Generation program are presenting to …
Episode 18: A Radical, Eucharistic Life with Jamie L. Manson
We talk about her journey as an out-lesbian Catholic journalist. We talk about reproductive health as a human right. We talk about her deep sacramental spirituality. We talk about Pope Francis...who, by the way… does he read Jamie’s columns? Take a listen and see what you think.
Molleen Dupree-Dominguez 