This Epiphany Gospel reflection looks beyond the familiardetails of the nativity to uncover a deeper truth: Jesus is born into a divided world to draw all people together. Reflecting on the Epiphany story in Matthew, we’ll reflect on how the magi reveal God’s wide embrace—and how we are called to live that belonging today.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

This Feast of the Holy Family podcast offers a gentle, contemplative reflection on Matthew’s Gospel and the story of Joseph’s dreams, courage, and trust in God amid uncertainty. Three Sisters of Divine Providence pray with this lesser-seen side of the Christmas story—one marked by fear, flight, and faithful action. Together, they reflect on discernment, decision-making, and how God continues to speak in our lives today, even when we don’t know the whole picture. Join us for a prayerful pause to listen, trust, and follow God’s call one step at a time.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

This week we're mixing up a little on the podcast, and so there will be two of us reflecting on this beautiful reading from the Book of Wisdom for All Souls Day. We'll share our insights, and as we do, we hope the Spirit will speak to you too!

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP and Sister Alice Gerdeman, CDP

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Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

In these days of burnout, fatigue, and loneliness, how do we resist the temptation to try to be all things to all people? How do we trust that we’re enough because God made us to be enough?

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. 

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky.  

Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember the last time I was astonished by something Christ said or did – in Scripture or in my life. But I want to feel amazed again! How do I open myself to astonishment, awe, wonder?

For Reflection:

• When was the last time you were astonished by Christ – by a story about Jesus or by a spiritual experience in your own life, or by something else?
• When was the last time you felt awe or wonder — at nature, at the presence of God in a person, a child, a loved one? What was that like, and what was God like in that experience?
• Maybe you could take a little time to linger with God to talk through all this and simply rest in God, who loves you just as you are.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. 

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky.  

Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

The Kingdom of God is at hand now, in this moment. All around us there are people with illnesses and struggles, people who are burdened by despair and anxiety. We have work to do; there’s still good news to be proclaimed.

For reflection:

• As you reflect on these readings, do you recognize a call, and invitation, a mission? What is it?
• Jesus called disciples to be with him in mission. Who is with you in yours? And how is God with you?
• When you recognize a call from God, how do you respond? What makes you want to run from it? What helps you to move toward it, to follow God’s invitation for you?

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. 

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky.  

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In your heart of hearts, what do you desire? What do you want? Figure out what you desire in the depths of your heart, and you know God’s call.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. 

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky.  

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Like the Magi, we have each other as travel companions. Community at its best stands together beneath the night sky, gazing at signs from God, and following where they lead. Where shall we go? Let’s discern together.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. 

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky.  

Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

The invitation of this feast of the Holy Family is to celebrate the family of Jesus as well as our own families — our biological and/or chosen ones. We also lift up the wide family of God, the human family of which we’re all a part. Maybe we didn’t choose each other, but we belong to each other anyway.

Merry Christmas from all of us at God Space!

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

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In our Gospel, the shepherds hasten to the manger to behold the Christ child. It’s a beautiful, idyllic scene. However, we can learn a lot if we reflect on this scene more deeply, making real the image we often see on Christmas cards. How did those shepherds respond to the invitation to go and see the Christ, and how are we called to respond this Christmas as well?

by Sister Fidelis Tracy, CDP

Merry Christmas from all of us at God Space!

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May we pray to have what Mary did that enabled to say yes to God, her audacity and courage and trust. May we, too, stay open to what God asks of us and risk when we’re called. And may we step into that life full of grace.

Merry Christmas from all of us at God Space!

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠.

God extends joy to us in abundance, just as God continues to call us and call us and call us to service and justice, healing and consoling. God calls us to do our little piece to bring about peace, and as we serve God and each other, we’ll find our joy.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

(By the way, we have a whole Advent playlist on Spotify. It has these songs, some transitional Advent songs, and some others too. Check it out here.) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQCsnGqrhaMnvPth3N5IJ?si=92838750294c48c0⁠

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠.

There are lots of us grown-ups running around caretaking, serving, tending to the needs of other people and not experiencing much comfort ourselves. And yet, it’s a human need. How do we receive a little tenderness for ourselves every now and then?

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

Here are a few lullabies, and I hope they help you to experience the tender love and comfort of God.

Lullaby for a Stormy Night by Vienna Teng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZd2kgLZtfA

Night Vision by Suzanne Vega https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsso9MAHYoc

My Little One by Beautiful Chorus (and this is from a whole alum of lullabies) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzwD409XalM

Darling by Beautiful Chorus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWKQ6LRncw0

Within Our Darkest Night (a kind of Taizé lullaby) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQsZK57OX8

This Is to Mother You by the late, great Sinéad O’Connor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOb7d7q0inM

(And by the way, we have a whole Advent playlist on Spotify. It has these songs, some transitional Advent songs, and some others too. Check it out here.) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQCsnGqrhaMnvPth3N5IJ?si=92838750294c48c0 You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠.

God wants us as we are. No bravado, no discarding our own worth. God receives us – all that we are, our past, our present, our brokenness and giftedness — the whole of each of us. God loves us however we show up. And God always shows up for us.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar ⁠⁠

Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

Are gratitude and desire opposed to each other? Or, do they work together to keep us in balance, to keep us present, to help us to dream and to work to make this world better?

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠.

It seems that Christ the King is not your average king, and he may even be a better shepherd than he is a king. He’s near to all in need and tells us to move toward them as well. In fact, he tells us that we will find him when we move to the margins and encounter vulnerable people. We may even meet Christ when we ourselves feel vulnerable.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠.

God is everywhere that we are. God is wherever we’ve been. God is wherever we’re going. We might distinguish light and darkness, but God is just always fully present with us, showing us how to navigate the darkness and the light.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

Find Barbara Brown Taylor's book Learning to Walk in the Dark wherever you get your books. Find a little more info here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/18085419

Listen to "Night Vision" by Suzanne Vega here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1DZHq1mu4Q8uWT33ORE7Sf?si=2f3a59008b4a4aa2

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠.

We each need to be attentive and responsible, open to God, and true to ourselves. If we discern well, we’ll know whether life circumstances call for generosity or for setting a boundary. So, be wise, everyone. Strengthen your back and soften your heart and be attentive to the presence of God.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

Find Brené Brown's episode "Brené Brown on Strong Backs, Soft Fronts, and Wild Hearts" on her Unlocking Us Podcast here: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-strong-backs-soft-fronts-and-wild-hearts/

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

As people of faith, we know we’re not alone; we belong to a wide and beautiful community, a communion of holy people. We know, but we have to keep remembering. We have to remind each other, and maybe that’s what true service and leadership looks like.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

It’s not easy, but the essence of God’s call is simple: imitate Christ by loving God and caring for our neighbors with our whole hearts, minds, and souls because we are one with each other.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠.

You can find the NPR All Things Considered story here: https://www.npr.org/2023/10/13/1205855983/a-rabbi-and-imam-on-how-theyre-counseling-their-communities

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

Do you feel like you could use a little more hope these days? Who doesn’t? And who doesn’t want to find ways to build endurance and maybe even maintain a sense of hope when things get hard? Well, there are no easy answers or practices, but there are some things we can do to raise our endurance and also our hope.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

What would it be like to unveil ourselves, to free ourselves from assumptions and suspicions so that we see and love each other as we are? What would it be like to lay down our defenses and create a safe space for everyone?

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

God doesn’t ask us to deny our heartbreaks, but God does want to protect us from the further harm that comes from ruminating on negativity. Life brings hard things, but it also offers things which are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, gracious, excellent, and worthy of praise. What if we spend some of our prayer reflecting on the good in our lives and some of it sharing the difficult things with God? “Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard [our] hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

God calls each of us to authenticity, to discernment, to aligning our words and actions. It’s challenging to live this way, but God is with us, guiding and caring for us no matter what we say or do -- yes, no, or even maybe.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

Some things are worth fighting for, and we stand together and carry what we need to carry and hold each other up. However, there are times when we must lie down before God and find rest. Our God, who doesn’t need to be pestered to listen, is with us.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠⁠

Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

God is somewhere within me and you, but God is still God. The fullness of God is more than just me, vastly more. I need to be reminded that God is great Mystery, the omniscient Creator of the universe, that gentle but powerful Presence that cares for me and for all people and creation beyond what we can even imagine.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

Anger is not a bad thing, but wrath -- that can cause some harm. Which kind of anger am I embracing, nourishing, and putting out to the universe? Only when I can name anger and identify its flavor can I know how God is calling me to respond with action, mercy, healing, or forgiveness.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

When I see care and compassion expressed in my communities, I see how community is not about perfection but about love. I am incomplete on my own; I need to be in relationship. Even though communities are imperfect, God is present in them.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

God’s call is not to conform ourselves to everything happening around us but to allow the vision of God’s kingdom of justice, peace, and love to give us hope. God’s will is for us to work to make this vision a lived reality that’s good and pleasing and perfect for everyone.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

Welcome to the Providence Podcast, where we reflect on Scripture and see how it relates to our lives and our faith, and we try to keep it real. We talk about life as it is and see how and where we find God. So, I hope you come along with us and see what God has to say to you.

The Providence podcast is brought to you by God Space, a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. At God Space we build community and explore spirituality. We meet in small groups, get together for prayer and social events, and also do community service. And we meet online and in person! If you'd like to learn more about how to get connected with God space, and I hope you do, visit godspacecommunity.com and find us social media.

The Providence Podcast will begin our third season very soon, so get excited and stay tuned!

The beloved community is worth working for. In the spirit of Pentecost, as we celebrate the breath of the Spirit moving over people and drawing them together, God is calling us too.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

As grown-up disciples in the faith, we also must step up and step out to do the work of love and service that Jesus started. We have a whole lot of proclaiming to do. How is God calling us to serve now? How must we respond to this call?

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

God is the source of my hope, and God shows me how to make a practice of hope. That’s not the same as trying to manufacture hope within myself; it’s more like seeking out the hope that God has already infused within me.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP To find Brené Brown's book Atlas of the Heart, visit here: https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/ You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠ You can find the references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s1c1a7.htm You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠. At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed., 1824-1818, accessed May 14, 2020, https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s1c1a7.htm

Amy's Table. Cincinnati, OH: WKRQ-FM, n.d. https://www.wkrq.com/shows/amys-table/

Brown, Brené. Atlas of the heart. New York, New York: Penguin Random House, 2021.

In God, there are many dwelling places. We dwell there together, and together we belong. Thanks be to God.

To listen to Brené Brown reflect on belonging, you can listen here: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-strong-backs-soft-fronts-and-wild-hearts/ You can read more in her book Braving the Wilderness.

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

There are no spiritual life hacks into the Kingdom of God. It's something we work to build bit by bit, something that emerges from within us as we keep growing in the spiritual life. God loves us as we are and invites us to be more. In God’s invitation, there will likely be a little bit of challenge, and that’s okay. Challenge is how we grow. Someday we’ll look back and see how far we’ve come.

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. God Space is an outreach ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky, an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at CDPKentucky.org.

The more that I, and we, live and grow into the fullness of being to which God calls us, the more we belong to God and ourselves. When we belong like that, we’ll find belonging wherever we are.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠⁠

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Were not our hearts burning within us? Yes, our hearts are burning. They might be big and blaze-y or softly glowing or sputtering with reluctant sparks, but God is with us. We seek God even as God seeks us, walking along the road we travel every single day.

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at GodSpaceCommunity.com.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: CDPKentucky.org.

I’ve heard people say that questioning is okay but doubting is wrong, but I think questioning is okay and doubting is okay too. God doesn’t seem to mind when we doubt. In fact, doubt can be an opening for God to come closer and show us God’s love and care; it can be a means to transformation.

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar

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Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: CDPKentucky.org.

Darkness and light are neither good nor bad; they’re both parts of the whole. We can’t consider suffering apart from resurrection, and we can only enter into resurrection joy while bearing the experience of suffering. Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death and resurrection? Christ is with us in darkness and light.

You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar

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Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: CDPKentucky.org.

Palm Sunday shows us the extremes of human experiences as Jesus is celebrated but then betrayed, condemned, and executed. We see how fast things can change – in this Passion story and in our own lives too. However, through all of life’s joys and sorrows, we can trust that God is with us. And when the intensity of it all feels like too much to hold, God holds us.

To hear the Passion Story read aloud, check out last year's Palm Sunday episode: AParade, a Kiss, a Conviction, and a Cross,

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

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Why is important to hold a space for our grief, sorrow, and pain — especially if we’d rather look away or just go about our lives as if those emotions weren’t there? Because, despite their difficulty, our struggles give God a chance to show us God’s love and to show us that we have cause to hope. And we do have cause to hope. Maybe hope is what God’s glory feels like.

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

We’re called to see as God does, to look beyond appearances into the heart of things, including our own hearts. As we go within, we recognize God working in our lives, and we discern how to respond to God with our whole hearts.

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

When we are present to reality instead of resisting, we catch a glimpse of who God is, and we can see God present in our midst.

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast.

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

Before going forth translates to a step forward, it’s an opening of the heart. It’s an energetic movement, one that opens us to others in love and relationship, one that calls us beyond what’s comfortable to risk something new.

We're hosting a Decision-Making Workshop in March, and you can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/DecisionWorkshop And if you're not local to the Cincinnati area but want to participate in an online version, stay tuned . . .

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://availableon.com/theprovidencepodcast

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

Humans are made to care for the earth and we are made from the earth. Hear more about the creation story in Genesis and our call to care for the earth in this beautiful reflection by Sister Fidelis Tracy, CDP. 

We're hosting a Decision-Making Workshop in March, and you can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/DecisionWorkshop And if you're not local to the Cincinnati area but want to participate in an online version, stay tuned . . .

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At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

By Sister Fidelis Tracy, CDP

Love and holiness move us beyond civility to something deeper, and that’s a good thing, even if it brings with it a healthy dose of discomfort from time to time. The love that the Gospel calls us to is a holy, gritty kind of love that encompasses neighbors and enemies, as well as ourselves.

We're hosting a Decision-Making Workshop in March, and you can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/DecisionWorkshop And if you're not local to the Cincinnati area but want to participate in an online version, stay tuned . . .

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://availableon.com/theprovidencepodcast

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

Even if we aren’t feeling it and we sort of quiet quit our spiritual lives for a minute, God never quits on us. The Holy Spirit will fuel and fan our fires and stir up our spiritual lives. So, Beloved, stir into flame the gift of God that you have, or just be patient. God will stir it up soon enough.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠⁠

Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

God calls us to choose wisely, and we can trust that God will help us to decide and will love us through whatever we choose.

Sign up for the Decision-Making Workshop here: https://tinyurl.com/DecisionWorkshop And if you're not local to the Cincinnati area but want to participate in an online version, stay tuned . . . 

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com.

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://availableon.com/theprovidencepodcast

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

God’s call to be bright and salty is not just about our personal growth; in our shining and sharing, can we also be open to the light in other people? God is calling us to shine and to lift up others’ light too. There’s plenty of room on the lampstand for all of us. 

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. 

Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://availableon.com/theprovidencepodcast 

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here. 

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org. 

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

We’re blessed when we continue to build this Kingdom, when we work for this vision that Christ has inspired us to see. That’s our wisdom, and that’s our strength, and that’s our blessing. Blessed are we who are weak and foolish, we who believe the Kingdom of God is possible.

You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://availableon.com/theprovidencepodcast

At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.

God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky.

Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.

By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP