What do we do when we need hope but can't seem to find it?

In this episode of Providence Podcast, we reflect on Paul's words about “endurance in hope” and explore the surprising ways hope can grow through life's struggles. Through prayer, mindfulness, and the gift of community, we discover that hope isn't something we have to manufacture on our own.

Sometimes we find hope by staying present. Sometimes someone else helps us find our way back to it. And sometimes, we simply borrow hope from one another.

Join us for an honest reflection on Christian hope, perseverance, and trusting God's presence when life gets hard.

Come as you are. Let's keep faith real.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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

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The Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky is 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.

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

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What does it mean to be properly “dressed” for God’s banquet?

In this reflection on Matthew 22, Sr. Alice Gerdeman explores Jesus’ strange and challenging parable of the wedding banquet—and the surprising idea that the “wedding garment” might be something God gives us to wear.

Drawing on a powerful story about a man she visited shortly before his execution, Sr. Alice reflects on the many garments we may be invited to put on throughout our lives: compassion, mercy, reconciliation, justice, hope, and love.

And when Jesus says, “Many are called, but few are chosen,” Sr. Alice asks a different question: What if everyone is chosen?

God’s banquet is open to all. The garments of grace are waiting. We only have to raise our arms and let God put them on us.

What garment might God be inviting you to wear today?

by Sr. Alice Gerdeman, CDP

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.

The Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky is 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.

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

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What if peace doesn’t come from thinking positive thoughts, but from surrendering all that’s within us to God?

Philippians 4 invites us to focus on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and gracious. But when we’re anxious, angry, sad, or afraid, simply “thinking positive” can feel more like bypassing than healing. Our difficult emotions may be uncomfortable, but they can also tell us something important about what’s happening within us.

And then there’s Jesus’ wild story about the tenants in the vineyard. What do these tenants have in common with our anxious minds? Maybe it’s a desire to control—to hold tightly to something that was never ours to possess.

What if instead we brought our whole selves to God? Our needs and wants. Our fears and hopes. Our anxiety and gratitude. What if surrender, rather than positive thinking, is where we find peace?

A reflection on Philippians 4:6–9 and Matthew 21:33–43 from the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky and God Space.

Come as you are. You belong here.

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by Sr. Leslie Keener, CDP

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.

The Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky is 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.

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