Best The Daughters Of St Paul Podcasts (2025)

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Good News! Your Imperfections are not More Powerful than God 37:33

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This season, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta share some of the interviews the sisters did with college students and campus ministers at the SEEK24 conference in St. Louis. Each episode will focus on a topic the students brought up. Today, we’re diving into another set of common struggles that arise in our prayer lives, from God stay…

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P-Bonus 6 Interview with Sister Tracey Mathia Dugas on her Vocation to the Daughters of St. Paul and the Upcoming Christmas Concerts 35:48

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https://pauline.org/concertBy Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1121 The Origin of Hanukah and the Presentation of Mary 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1120 The Maccabean Revolt—When No One Tries to Prevent the Tipping Point 29:51

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1119 The Martyrs Are Witnesses to the Faith As Were the Family Members in Maccabees 30:49

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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Unchaining the Word of God 53:06

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In this episode, Sister Elizabeth welcomes back Father Patrick Griffin, C.M., for a conversation on what it means for the Word of God to be “unchained.” Drawing deeply from St. Paul’s life, conversion, and captivity letters, Father Pat explores how Paul transforms the chains meant to silence him into instruments of proclamation. Together, they trac…

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P-1118 Why We Have a Vatican 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1117 What We Believe Intensely Affects What We Live 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1114 Wisdom 13: Finding the Artisan through the Art 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1113 Wisdom Is the Greatest Treasure; The Fruit of Wisdom and of Lacking It 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1112 God Addresses Political Leaders in Wisdom 6, What Is Fundamentalism 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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P-1111 Jesus is the Incarnation of Wisdom, Why Japanese Soldiers Were So Vicious in WWII 29:58

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By Fr Robert J Carr of St. Anthony Parish

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God Never Gets Bored of You—Even When You Think You're Bored of Him 1:01:49

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This season, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta share some of the interviews the sisters did with college students and campus ministers at the SEEK24 conference in St. Louis. Each episode will focus on a topic the students brought up. Today, we’re talking about prayer—how to do it, what to expect, and what might get in the way. Thanks …

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From Chicago to China: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and God’s Timing 31:51

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Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz are together this episode to welcome Matthew Terry, a man whose life story reveals how God can guide us in both ordinary and extraordinary ways. From a near-death experience as a child to a calling that took him from Chicago to China, Matt shares how faith, perseverance, and the Holy Spirit shaped his path as a teach…

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Embracing the Awkward (or: Practical Tips for When You’re Distracted in Prayer) 59:10

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This season, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta share some of the interviews the sisters did with college students and campus ministers at the SEEK24 conference in St. Louis. Each episode will focus on a topic the students brought up. Today, we’re talking about distraction in prayer--what causes it, practical ways to move past it, and …

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The Union of Psychology and Spirituality 50:12

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In this reflective episode, Sister Liz welcomes back Father Patrick McDevitt, C.M., now President and CEO of St. Luke Institute. Drawing from his decades as a Vincentian priest and counseling psychologist, Father Pat explores how healing, faith, and human wholeness are intertwined. Together, they unpack why true growth requires letting go of the fi…

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Discovering What Must Be Done in Amsterdam, New York 40:47

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In this week's episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, is joined by fellow Daughter of Charity, Sister Chris Mura. You may remember Sister Chris from a couple of episodes in season 7, but this time, she's back to talk about her ministry of working with immigrants. Sister Chris was originally missioned to New York 16 years ago to work at a local hospit…

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What Must Be Done? Lessons from St. Vincent de Paul 49:27

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Welcome back to Season Eight of In the Company of Charity! To kick off the new season, Sister Liz Sjoberg is joined by Father Luis Romero, a Vincentian priest. Together, they dive into the inspiring life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul, from his humble beginnings to his transformative ministry. They reflect on his conversion, his impact on the Ch…

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Faith Through Fiction: More Mystical than Darkness 32:31

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In today’s episode, Sr. Allison Regina and Sr. Julie Benedicta are joined by Sr. Maria Grace, and talk some of ways and reasons we might use fiction when helping young children begin to learn about the Faith and build a relationship with God. Video where we talk about these ideas and Tolkien’s lecture “On Fairy Stories” C.S. Lewis quote: “I thought…

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Faith Through Fiction: Storybooks, Manga, Movies, and Vampires 53:43

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In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta are joined by Sr. Allison Regina, and talk some of the fictional stories they’ve encountered that helped them to know the Lord in a new or deeper way. Then they remembered that Sr. Allison Regina has written fiction with God in it, so they put her on the spot and asked her about th…

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Faith Through Fiction: God Is a Storyteller 43:22

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In today’s episode, Sr. Orianne Pietra René and Sr. Julie Benedicta are joined by Sr. Allison Regina to talk about using fictional stories in evangelization and catechesis, and as a way of building our faith. They also talk about storytelling as a form of creation that happens in imitation of God, our Father and Creator. 1. Story Nathan tells to Da…

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Summer on Mission: Camps, Charism, and Holy Ground 39:53

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In the season finale, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, and Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC, reflect on a summer packed with ministry, travel, and mission. This episode, we talk about topics from youth service camps and retreats to deep diving into the early history of the Daughters of Charity in the U.S. You’ll hear about prison ministry at a game of capture the…

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We're Back! 4:40

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After a long (long) time away, we're back and ready to go with several bonus episodes and a whole season coming down the road! In this super informal episode, we just take a minute to explain what happened, and give a preview of what's coming. Spoiler: Sr. Benedicta made her final vows! Here's an image she drew while she was praying and preparing f…

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Liturgy of the Hours in Action 16:39

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Last episode, Sister Chris Mura, DC, joined us to explain how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, why they are so important to us as Daughters of Charity, and some more of the nuances of the prayers. This week, Sister Chris is joined by Sister Sharon Horace, DC, and our host, Sister Elizabeth Greim, to demonstrate these prayers. Listen along or join …

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Liturgy of the Hours: The Prayer of the Church 50:52

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Today, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, is joined by friend and follow Daughter of Charity, Sister Chris Mura. Sister Chris has long held the Liturgy of the Hours in a special place in her life. In this episode, she shares with listeners why they are so important to her, what they mean in the greater scheme of the Church, and how to pray them. For begin…

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Discovering Your Gifts at Pentecost 45:29

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Sister Elizabeth Greim welcomes back Ellen Hogarty from the Lord’s Ranch for a conversation around Pentecost. They talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they manifest in everyday life. Together, they explore the journey from Lent to Pentecost and what it means to live in the post-Resurrection church. Ellen shares moving stories of faith i…

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Healing, Discernment, and the Young Church 44:26

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In this episode, Sister Liz welcomes longtime friend and fellow minister, Father Matt Himes. From college memories at Mount St. Mary's to leading young adults at UMBC, Father Matt shares his journey of faith, service, and vocation. They explore the challenges facing today's digital-native generation, from loneliness and woundedness to hunger for au…

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Flourishing Sisterhood 30:14

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This episode was originally recorded for the Flourishing Sisterhood podcast. In this podcast, Sister Kathy Overmann, DC, reflects on her life, her vocation, and her various ministries. She touches on the roots of her call to the Daughters of Charity, the hardships in her life, and how she has served those in need throughout the country. She notes t…

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Taking Time for the Triduum 56:22

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As we near the end of Lent, people begin to get excited about Easter. While the Easter season is certainly something to celebrate, many of us want to skip over Holy Week. But, Holy Week, specifically the Triduum, is important to the story Easter. On today's episode, Father Patrick Griffin, CM, explains why the Triduum is so vital and how we can tak…

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Wrapping Up Lent 31:59

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Lent is a season of quiet focus. We do challenges, we make sacrifices, and we pray more. But, what about after Lent is over? Today, Father Pat McDevitt, CM, joins us to talk about the "after." He tells us it shouldn't end with Easter. We should continue through the Easter season, into Ordinary Time, and for our whole lives.…

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Listening Through Lent 34:38

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We're almost halfway through Lent and today, we're checking up with Sister Mary Ellen Thomas, DC. Sister Mary Ellen shares with us what makes this Lent different from all the others and how she's using it to get deeper in the presence of the Lord. Spoiler alert, it involves a lot of prayer and a lot of listening! Share with us how you are using thi…

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Guided by Grace & Spiritual Direction 51:10

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Today, we're joined by Sister Sharon Richardt, DC, to talk about the art of Spiritual Direction. Having a good spiritual director can help you with more than just your spiritual life and can help to guide you toward God's call for you! We talk about tools that Sister Sharon uses and more!By Daughters of Charity

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How Addiction Hinders Relationships with God 1:01:00

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**This episode contains talk of addiction, pornography, and problematic sexual behavior Today we're joined by Lauren Scharmer, a licensed clinical social worker who has a specialty in treating sexual addiction. We dive into not only sexual addiction, but other forms of addiction and how any form can hinder our relationships with not only others, bu…

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Our Side Service Hustles 36:08

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Welcome back to another cohost chat with your favorite podcast hosts, Sister Elizabeth & Sister Liz! This week, we're touching on our side hustles, our passion projects, our unofficial ministries...whatever you want to call them, we're talking about them! From prayer groups to anti-human trafficking work, Sister Elizabeth is keeping busy! We also g…

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Celebrating 400 Years of Vincentians 1:09:36

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400 years ago, St. Vincent de Paul gave a world-changing sermon in France which formed into the Congregation of the Mission (or Vincentian priests). Today, one of our favorite Vincentian priests, Father Patrick Griffin, CM, is back to give us a little history on St. Vincent de Paul and how exactly he began forming all of the organizations that came…

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Elizabeth Ann Seton, America's Saint 50:16

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Today, we're talking all things St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. With her feast day just having passed and the 50th anniversary of her canonization taking place this year, it's a special time to dig into her life and legacy. Becca Corbell from the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland is helping us to do just that. From reflecting on St…

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End of Year Retreat 9:11

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We're at the end of 2024 and getting ready to welcome in the new year. As Daughters, December 31 is a day of retreat to spend time in silence with God, reflect on the year we've had, and prepare for what He's calling us to do in the coming year. In this podcast, Sister Mary Jo Stein talks about the importance of this day and how it helps her in the…

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Waiting in Hope 32:21

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We're in the midst of Advent, a season of waiting and a season a business. As we reflect on the season, we're asking ourselves how we're creating the space for Jesus to enter our lives more deeply. Today, our cohosts share a little on Advent, Christmas, and life in general as well as give a little peek into what to expect in the new year.…

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Legacy of Service in Santa Barbara 1:02:29

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For today's episode, we're headed back to Santa Barbara, California. Our guest, Sergey Salushchev, is the Archivist for St. Vincent's in Santa Barbara. He joins us today to give us a background on the Daughters' westward expansion into California and the history our services there. He highlights how the Sisters were able to adapt to the changes of …

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Bonus Episode: Receiving Graces Through the Miraculous Medal 3:42

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When the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure with the request to create the Miraculous Medal, Mary said that "anyone who wears the medal will receive great graces." Throughout the years since, many stories have been told of those who have received those graces. While living and serving in Taiwan, Sister Martin Dehlinger, DC, witnessed …

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Creative Solutions to Homelessness Beyond the Shelters 55:20

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This episode, we're joined by Chuck Levesque, Director of Depaul USA, a national nonprofit organization inspired that addresses homelessness in innovative ways. Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, Depaul USA has grown to 11 different cities, tackling the homelessness crisis in unique ways in each place according to the needs of the community. Want to …

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Compassion on the Water: The Spiritual Impact of Mercy Ships 50:46

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If you had the opportunity to leave everything behind and live on a ship to serve those in need, would you? Today's guest, Reanne Newquist, and her family did. The family of five left their lives in California to serve the sick in West Africa with Mercy Ships. For a year, they lived onboard the Africa Mercy Ship, a vessel docked in Senegal. Now, Re…

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Serving in Santa Barbara with Collaboration, Love, and Acceptance 39:32

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Sister Rocio Briones, DC, has only been out of Seminary (novitiate) for six months, but she's already making an impact in Santa Barbara. Sister Rocio dove in headfirst at her first mission, working at the Father Virgil Cordano Center where they serve the homeless population, as well as on the St. Vincent Campus, where she has been working on an int…

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Your Discernment Questions Answered 53:40

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Today we're joined by our friend and vocation director, Sister Lisa Laguna, DC. She's answering some of our most frequently asked questions about religious discernment. From spiritual director vs. vocation director to family to social media, we covered it all!By Daughters of Charity

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Bonus Episode: Using Media to Witness to Christ with Fr. Cassidy Stinson 41:54

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In today’s episode, Sr. Allison Regina and Sr. Julie Benedicta are joined by Fr. Cassidy Stinson to share their reflections on living as media apostles in the world. “A priest pours water on the head of a child while saying mysterious words; the minister of God extends his consecrated hand over the repentant sinner and says: “I absolve you in the n…

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How One Small Town Transformed into a Community 57:41

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Happy Feast of St. Vincent de Paul! If you've been a listener for awhile, you know that means it's time for the new season to begin! Welcome to season SEVEN! To kick off the season, we have Sister Theresa Sullivan, DC. Sister Theresa is the Director of Daybreak, a ministry of Depaul USA, that operates as a day resource center for those experiencing…

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Season Finale 27:35

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This week, we're chatting with our cohosts! We touch on our recent activities, our missions, where we've been finding Jesus, the history of the Daughters in the US, and more! You won't want to miss this final episode of season six.By Daughters of Charity

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Friendships in Community 34:29

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How blessed it is to find a life-long friend! It can be even more special when that friend is also your Sister in Community. This week, we're joined by two Sisters who have found such a friendship within each other, Sister Ann Marie Butler, DC, and Sister Mary Beth Kubera, DC. They chat with us about how they met, how they became friends, and how t…

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Find Your Own Path to Holiness 52:55

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Everyone's path to holiness is unique. The Lord calls us all to live in different ways and to give ourselves to him in our own way. Breanne DeMarco has discovered this throughout her life and now tries to help others on their paths. Today, she sits down with Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC, to discuss the path that she's on and the lessons she has learned a…

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Cohosts Reunited 31:13

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After being reunited for a Provincial Meeting, our cohosts are back on the podcast to recap the meeting and more! Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz chat about how they feel reenergized by the togetherness and enthusiasm of the meeting and what their key takeaways were. They also discuss their missions, both previous and upcoming, as some major change…