“Hope is not passive; it is an active trust in God’s promises and an essential part of our Christian identity. It is the pilgrimage of our lives—a journey of grace that shapes who we are and who we are becoming.”
Spes Non Confundit
“We foster healing, act with compassion, and promote wellness for
all persons and communities.”
Adapted from the Shared Statement of Identity for the Catholic Health Ministry
Pope Francis describes hope as a journey of grace, cultivated in connection with the Divine and one another. On a path of hope, we are never alone - God's gracious compassion is always poured out on us. On a path of hope, we never fully arrive - healing is always available regardless of a cure. What is hope to you? What role does it play in your work to continue Jesus's healing ministry?
Let us pray—
In our mission to extend compassionate care like You
modeled, may we be a light within our communities, working
together for justice and advocating for those in need.
God of hope, move our hearts.
with the mercy You freely give so that all may know what it
means to belong to the family of God.
faithful and compassionate love established eternal hope for
all. When our trust wavers, steady us in Your unrelenting
goodness and the certainty that You always make a way.
God of hope, move our feet.
AMEN