In this inspiring episode of Desert Wanderers, we welcome Sister Joachim, who shares her incredible journey from a multicultural upbringing in England to her profound vocation as a Missionary of Charity. Listen as she recounts her experiences working with the poorest communities across the globe, including her time in Macedonia, Poland, and Ethiopia. Sister Joachim discusses the importance of community, the challenges faced by women in vulnerable situations, and the joy of living a life dedicated to service. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that highlights the beauty of faith and the call to love.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Desert Wanderers Intro

(05:59) Sister's vocation really begins in her First Communion

(11:34) In confession, Father asked me what I want to do with my life

(16:17) Sister told me to go back to school because medicine needs me

(22:18) I joined Missions of Charity. My manager at the time told me nuns don't dance

(23:03) There's this innate spirituality of a child, right?

(26:20) How did your parents help you spiritually in your childhood

(31:50) The Catholic community is incredibly important in today's world

(37:49) Catholic communities are growing because so many people live away from their families

(39:38) It sounds like the Holy Spirit was really moving in your childhood

(46:00) Is it hard to visualize yourself as a religious

(54:20) Sister Joins the Missions of Charity

(59:09) Missionaries of Charity worked with gypsies in communist Yugoslavia

(01:04:04) Sister then served in Poland and Eastern Europe from 1889 to 2004

(01:08:26) Meeting Father Dom (01:12:10) There is a whole new world in the Somali region of. And 16 million Somalis

(01:15:38) FGM is very prevalent among Somalis

(01:20:54) I'm looking for volunteers to help develop the mission.

(01:25:19) Sister says mission is making Jesus present through humble works