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There are no spiritual life hacks into the Kingdom of God. It's something we work to build bit by bit, something that emerges as we keep growing in the spiritual life. God loves us as we are and invites us to be more.
Read MoreYes, 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.
Read MoreOn the Second Sunday of Easter, we reflect on Doubting Thomas and discover how doubt and faith can coexist.
Read MoreIn this Easter podcast episode, we reflect on the Resurrection account from Matthew’s Gospel, focusing on the women at the tomb who were “fearful, yet overjoyed.” What does it mean to trust God and move forward in love, even when we’re afraid?
Read MoreAs Holy Week begins, we walk with Jesus into sorrow, struggle, and love. This reflection invites us to pray with honesty, to lament deeply, and to trust that God is never far off.
Read MoreYou don’t have to avoid your grief to have faith. God meets you in it.
Read MoreWe’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.
Read MoreWhat if our thirst, our questions, and even our frustration are invitations to deeper faith? What if hope is still possible — even now?
Read MoreGoing forth isn’t just about movement of the feet. It’s a posture of the heart. And wherever God sends us, God goes too.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Providence Podcast, we explore spiritual hunger, fasting, power, simplicity, and what it means to be led by the Spirit — even into challenging seasons. Is Lent merely about giving something up? Or is it an invitation to deeper trust, tenderness, and communion with God?
Read MoreGod calls us to choose wisely, and we can trust that God will help us to decide and will love us through whatever we choose.
Read MoreChrist calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world — words meant to affirm our goodness and invite us to shine. But what if shining doesn’t come easily, or doesn’t feel safe for everyone? In this episode, we reflect on salt and light as a shared, communal There’s plenty of room on the lampstand for all of us.
Read MoreFeeling spiritually exhausted, overwhelmed by the news, or discouraged in prayer? This reflection explores what it means to seek God in overwhelming times. Drawing on Zephaniah and Jesus’s Beatitudes, the episode invites listeners to discover God’s presence through justice, humility, mercy, and peacemaking—offering hope, renewal, and reassurance that God wants to be found.
Read MoreIn a time when division feels louder than ever, this reflection asks whether unity is really about thinking alike — or about choosing love, listening, and shared purpose. Drawing from Scripture, community life, and the realities of our political moment, we'll reflect together on what it means to belong to Christ — and to each other. A thoughtful conversation about disagreement, courage, and the hard, holy work of belonging to one another
Read MoreGod says being a servant is “too little.” How do we move beyond obedience into a deeper relationship? Tune in to explore how Isaiah, John the Baptist, and, of course, Jesus, invite us to be a light to the world—and let God ignite our faith.
Read MoreThe baptism story is about us too. God wants us to know that we’re beloved. If we were to just spend a little time each day recognizing God’s love and basking in it, we would take it in a little bit and probably share it too. The world is dry and brittle in its longing for love; any sparks we send out would likely catch and spread.
Read MoreThis Epiphany, the magi remind us that Christ is for all people—and all belong to Christ. Enter into a gentle Gospel reflection on Matthew 2, exploring belonging, unity, and the call to welcome one another. 🌟
Read MoreA contemplative reflection on Matthew’s Gospel with three Sisters of Divine Providence. Pray with the story of Joseph’s dreams, courageous trust, and faithful action, and explore how God continues to guide us through discernment and uncertainty today.
Read MoreEnter a quiet, contemplative space this Fourth Week of Advent with the Providence Podcast. This guided Gospel prayer reflects on Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus, Joseph’s dream, and the promise of Emmanuel — God with us. A gentle Advent meditation to help you slow down, listen, and prepare your heart for Christmas.
Read MoreGaudete Sunday: Let Joy Find You: This week on the Providence Podcast, we pause in the middle of Advent to rediscover the quiet joy God offers — even when life feels rushed or heavy. Join Sister Leslie for a gentle guided Lectio Divina on Isaiah 35, a reading full of promise, healing, and strength.
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