<description>&lt;p&gt;In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing the guided prayer reflection from our first Advent live session: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://daniellebean.substack.com/p/let-it-be-marys-yes-and-our-surrender"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let It Be: Mary’s Yes and Our Surrender&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This 20-minute reflection gently leads you through Scripture, silence, and a posture of openness as we pray with Mary at the Annunciation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been longing for a quiet moment to breathe, reconnect with God, and step away from December’s noise… this is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inside this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* A calming reflection to settle your heart&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* A Scripture meditation on Mary’s courageous “yes”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Time to rest in God’s presence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* A reminder that surrender isn’t weakness; it’s trust&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Space to welcome Christ into the places you feel stretched or unsure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the same reflection I shared live last week with our paid Substack community. I hope it brings peace and clarity to your Advent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to join me live for the next Advent prayer sessions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We still have two more evenings of prayer together:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, December 10&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Finding God in the Waiting&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, December 17&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Welcoming Christ With Joy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These sessions are quiet, simple, and deeply grounding, perfect for the end of a long day. You’ll receive:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* A guided reflection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Scripture-based meditation or Lectio Divina&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* A quiet space to listen for the Holy Spirit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Optional chat sharing and prayer intentions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* A downloadable prayer sheet to carry through your week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make sure you’re subscribed:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s where you’ll get the registration links, reminders, and all the new Scripture-centered content coming in the new year.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Danielle Bean

Let It Be: Mary’s Yes and Our Surrender

DEC 9, 202522 MIN
Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Let It Be: Mary’s Yes and Our Surrender

DEC 9, 202522 MIN

Description

<p>In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing the guided prayer reflection from our first Advent live session: <a target="_blank" href="https://daniellebean.substack.com/p/let-it-be-marys-yes-and-our-surrender"><strong>Let It Be: Mary’s Yes and Our Surrender</strong></a>. This 20-minute reflection gently leads you through Scripture, silence, and a posture of openness as we pray with Mary at the Annunciation.</p><p>If you’ve been longing for a quiet moment to breathe, reconnect with God, and step away from December’s noise… this is for you.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><p>* A calming reflection to settle your heart</p><p>* A Scripture meditation on Mary’s courageous “yes”</p><p>* Time to rest in God’s presence</p><p>* A reminder that surrender isn’t weakness; it’s trust</p><p>* Space to welcome Christ into the places you feel stretched or unsure</p><p>This is the same reflection I shared live last week with our paid Substack community. I hope it brings peace and clarity to your Advent.</p><p><strong>Want to join me live for the next Advent prayer sessions?</strong></p><p>We still have two more evenings of prayer together:</p><p><strong>Wednesday, December 10</strong><em>Finding God in the Waiting</em></p><p><strong>Wednesday, December 17</strong><em>Welcoming Christ With Joy</em></p><p>These sessions are quiet, simple, and deeply grounding, perfect for the end of a long day. You’ll receive:</p><p>* A guided reflection</p><p>* Scripture-based meditation or Lectio Divina</p><p>* A quiet space to listen for the Holy Spirit</p><p>* Optional chat sharing and prayer intentions</p><p>* A downloadable prayer sheet to carry through your week</p><p><strong>Make sure you’re subscribed:</strong></p><p>That’s where you’ll get the registration links, reminders, and all the new Scripture-centered content coming in the new year.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe</a>