Feeling like you don’t belong? This Gospel reflection on John 14 reminds us: in God, there is room for you.In this Christian podcast episode, we reflect on Jesus’ words: “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” What if that promise isn’t just about heaven—but about your life right now?If you’ve ever felt left out, unsure of your place, or struggled to belong—even within yourself—this conversation is for you.We explore:What it means to belong to GodHow learning to accept ourselves is part of faithWhy belonging doesn’t depend on others’ approvalThe call to create space for others in a divided worldThis episode is an invitation to trust that you already have a place—and to help make room for others too.There is room for you here.
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.

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Are there shortcuts to the spiritual life—or are we all just hoping for an easier way? In a world full of “life hacks” and quick fixes, it’s tempting to think we can speed up our journey of faith. But what if real spiritual growth doesn’t work like that?

In this episode, we explore why you can’t “hack” holiness—and why that might actually be good news. Looking at the life of Peter, one of the most relatable and imperfect disciples, we talk about what it means to grow through mistakes, struggle, and transformation over time.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re getting it wrong, falling behind, or just fumbling your way through faith, this conversation is for you. The truth is: there’s no shortcut—but there is grace in the process.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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Have you ever felt close to God one day… and distant the next? Why does your heart sometimes burn with faith—and other times feel slow, distracted, or numb?

In this reflection on the Road to Emmaus, we explore what it means to recognize God’s presence in everyday life. The disciples walked with Christ without realizing it, even as their hearts burned within them. Their story speaks to our own spiritual lives—where moments of clarity, doubt, connection, and distance all intertwine.

This episode invites you to reflect on your own experience of prayer, spiritual growth, and awareness of God. Whether your heart feels on fire or slow to believe, God is still walking with you.

✨ Listen in and rediscover the quiet ways God is already present in your life.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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On this Second Sunday of Easter, we'll reflect on Doubting Thomas and discover how we can have doubt and faith at the same time. Our honest meditation will explore how uncertainty, anxiety, and questioning can become openings for God’s grace, inviting us into a slow, transformative encounter with the risen Christ. Glad you're here.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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In 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? Through personal stories and spiritual insight, we explore courage, discipleship, and how the Risen Christ meets us on the way and calls us to “go and tell.” A powerful reflection on faith, hope, and the transforming joy of Easter.

This episode is dropping before Easter, during the Triduum, so if you're not ready to listen till Easter, no worries. Here's a short written reflection on Good Friday: https://www.godspacecommunity.com/blog/2026/4/1/learning-to-hand-over-our-spirit-a-good-friday-reflection

Blessings on your Triduum and Easter!

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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A Holy Week reflection on Jesus’ cry from the cross and the power of lament. As we enter the Passion, we’re invited to bring our whole selves before God—raw, honest, and real—trusting that even in suffering, God is near.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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You don’t have to avoid your grief to have faith. God meets you in it.

Lent invites us to face what we often try to avoid—grief, loss, and uncertainty. In the Gospel story of the raising of Lazarus, we see that even those closest to Jesus experience sorrow, anger, and doubt. “If only…” is a refrain we know all too well.

In this reflection, we explore what it means to move through grief instead of around it. What if naming our pain and allowing ourselves to feel it could become a path toward healing? Even in the midst of loss, God is present—meeting us in our most tender places and leading us toward hope, transformation, and new life.

If this resonates with you, take a moment to pause, reflect, and remember: the only way through grief is through it—and you are not alone.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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You can find the article about grief that I referenced here:

Berinato, Scott. “That Discomfort You're Feeling Is Grief.” Harvard Business Review. Harvard Business Review, March 23, 2020. https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief?fbclid=IwAR0VnKHwz-sKerjZ3gx26Gbqwu0qHNiIobCy4cemF5Oq7apwHk_mHsJ2iiY

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

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We live in a world full of images—perfect photos, curated posts, and the constant pressure to keep up appearances. But Scripture reminds us of something deeper: people see the appearance, but God looks into the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).

In this reflection, we explore how easy it is to get caught up in appearances—our own and other people’s—and how that can disconnect us from what’s really happening within us. When we slow down and listen to our thoughts and emotions, we may discover that they are places where God is already speaking.

Drawing on the Gospel story of the man born blind (John 9), this episode invites us to move beyond blame, assumptions, and surface-level judgments so we can begin to see as God sees.

What might God want to show you in your own heart today? And how might learning to share from the heart deepen your connection with others—and with God?

Take a moment to pause, reflect, and encounter the God who sees beyond appearances.

by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP

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