“Mission: Day by Day meets participants where they are, as an instrument of grace in taking them so much further and deeper, with a ripple effect throughout the entire ministry. The impact on participants at Agnesian HealthCare has been both formative and transformative. Participants are more self-aware, recognize the sacred in the ordinary more readily, realize the need for reflection, and have taken in the reality they are entrusted with continuing the mission of Jesus and the congregation into the future.” –Sr Mary Noel Brown, CSA, Executive Leader of Sponsorship, Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes
“My experience has been one that helps me think more often of what is important. I am grateful for the MDBD involvement as it gives me a feeling of being connected on a common goal. I feel myself more centered today than the day we started, and it helps me be a better person.” — Bob, Plant Services
“I was nervous about having another commitment in my already overstuffed schedule. This journey has been such a spiritual boost, it is hard to believe I doubted the decision. I am very blessed to be a part of this community and I am looking forward to the journey ahead.” —Matthew, Phlebotomy
“I have learned not only more about the ministry, the mission statement and the values of my organization, but also more about myself and my faith. My faith has deepened more through the daily Mission: Day By Day readings and the postings from my cohort.” —Julie, Admitting
“What I take away from Mission: Day By Day is this: It is imperative to pause and listen to the call. To use your God given gifts to instill dignity to someone who has little. To instill hope to someone who has none. To provide care that makes a patient smile who previously only had tears. Providing compassionate care is a calling, a vocation, a blessing.” —Jamie, Behavioral Health
““The journaling exercises and daily emails provided a level of discipline I personally needed and assisted in grounding me with a gentle reminder and focus that it is just as important to take the time to appreciate the symbols, words and environment we work within.” —Sue, Organizational Development
“I’m finding as I reflect each day: I am happier, more thankful, more prayerful, and excited to share my excitement.” —Hailey, Nursing
“I feel like I have a new connection to God and my own personal mission after just a few short weeks.” —Jenna, Administration
“I never imagined it would be so rewarding.” —Cori, Environmental Services
“It sounds too good to be possible: intentionally connecting individuals across the ministry in a program that deepens understanding of mission in daily practice, while creating a community of purposeful, discerning leaders. Mission: Day by Day has done that and more, by making a profound and immediate impact on our leaders through a reflective, multifaceted adult learning methodology that leaves no choice but to seek more. Our team looks forward to daily reflective messages and practice exercises that have engaged us on an extraordinary journey of awareness, affirming the sacred in our lives and work.” —Mary Kingston, Chief Executive, Providence Health and Services, South Bay, CA