On this Gaudete Sunday, we pause in the middle of Advent to rediscover joy — even in the places of our lives that feel dry or overwhelmed. Today’s guided Lectio Divina uses Isaiah 35 to remind us that God comes close to strengthen, heal, and lift us up.

Join Sister Leslie for a calm, prayerful moment to breathe in hope and let joy rise quietly within you as Christmas approaches.

Perfect for anyone seeking peace, encouragement, and a gentle spiritual reset this Advent.

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

This week on the Providence Podcast, join Sister Leslie for a peaceful guided Lectio Divina focused on Romans 15. Step into a space of quiet reflection, prayer, and hope as we journey through the season of Advent together.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your prayer life, find a moment of calm, or reflect on God’s Word, this episode is your invitation to pause, listen, and connect.

✨ Bonus: We’ll also explore the joy of waiting in hopeful anticipation — a true gift of Advent.

Press play, breathe deeply, and let this meditation guide your heart closer to God.

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To enter this lovely Advent Season of waiting in joyful hope, we're going to mix it up a little on the podcast. Rather than the usual reflection, I’ll offer a guided prayer, a simple reflection on a Scripture passage. I'll share a few of my thoughts and also leave a space of silence for your prayer. I hope Spirit will speak to each of us, and you’re welcome to share your thoughts with me. Let’s hold each other in prayer over these sacred days.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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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.

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

In this episode, we explore the quiet, tender work of waiting in joyful hope—a deeply human and deeply spiritual posture. Through the lens of Advent, we reflect on what it means to wait with longing, to trust in God’s timing, and to find hope not by escaping struggle, but by moving through it with faith.

Walk with Mary and Joseph as they navigate uncertainty, vulnerability, and promise. Discover how holy waiting becomes active, how trust gives birth to hope, and how God’spresence unfolds in the slow, sacred spaces of our lives.

If you’re longing for stillness, encouragement, or renewed hope, this reflection offers a gentle place to pause and breathe.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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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.

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