Guest House Daily Reflections
HOPE: how we and our world need it! Unlike the Old Testament where hope focused on a future Messiah, New Testament hope is firmly rooted in Jesus’ accomplished resurrection and his promise to be with us until the end of time (Mt 28:20). In his first letter St. Peter proclaims this clearly: “Blessed be the […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
HOPE: how we and our world need it! Some of the Bible’s most consoling, quoted words are from Jeremiah the prophet: “I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (11:29). We often think these words promise a bright, […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
HOPE: how we and our world need it! What is HOPE? Many think it’s optimism – like the expression: “Don’t worry; things will get better.” Optimism is a personality trait of some people, but it’s not always grounded in reality (things don’t always get better). Hope is a virtue, not a personality trait. Along with […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
HOPE: how we and our world need it! September: summer is over; autumn begins. There’s beauty, but we know it won’t last. It’ll soon give way to barrenness, colder and shorter days. Don’t we often wish summer’s warmth and beauty could last forever? We need September to remind us what LIFE is all about: like […]