Is There a Perfect Community? Providence Podcast
/Community is one of the best parts of our lives but also one of the hardest parts. Why is that? And if relationships are so hard, why do we keep persevering in them?
For Reflection:
When you think about the communities to which you belong, what have your experiences been like?
Have you ever had an experience when you felt heard and seen and understood, cared for and loved? What was that like? How was God in that for you?
Have you ever experienced conflict in community? Or hurt? Or misunderstanding? What was that like? Were you able to resolve it? How?
How are you experiencing God’s love in your life right now? Maybe you could take some time with God, listening and opening, and try to notice God’s love and presence.
By Sister Leslie Keener, CDP
Sister Leslie Keener, CDP is the director of God Space, a community-building spirituality ministry in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. She’s a Sister of Divine Providence with a Masters in Ministry and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Retreats from Creighton University. She directs retreats, meets with people for spiritual direction, and serves as the vocation director for her community. She also serves on the Board of Spiritual Directors International. She enjoys music, meaningful conversations, and her community, of course!