Let’s rejoice because the reign of God is near and here, among us and within us and yet to come. Let’s allow ourselves to be moved by the beauty of the earth and to rejoice with it.

For Reflection

• What is your relationship to creation? How much time do you spend in nature, and what effect does it have on you?

• For what are you rejoicing right now? How is God with you in that rejoicing?

• What’s God’s invitation for you as you live into this Third Week of Advent?

You can watch a video of this reflection here.

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 Coordinating Council of Spiritual Directors International. She enjoys music, meaningful conversations, dancing, and poetry, especially “God’s Grandeur.”