Pause, pray, and reflect with insights inspired by the Passionist charism.
Teresa Gutiérrez de Donan reflects on the call to active hope: trusting in God's faithfulness, standing with vulnerable communities and embodying the Passionist mission of presence, compassion and solidarity.
Emmanuel means God with us. When was a moment you felt held, strengthened or seen?
On the path to the manger, pause for prayer today. Rest in quiet, set down what weighs on you and allow your hope to become a home for Christ. Your quiet yes can become a manger of welcome.
Imagine letting go of fear and falling into God’s endless goodness. What anxiety are you asking God to transform into love today?
When we think there is no hope, the love and ingenuity of our friends bring us to God.
We all hit moments when hope feels far away. What tends to cloud your hope, and what helps you through it?
Fr. Michael Ogweno, CP, reflects on loss, grief and the moments that shook his faith. Through prayer and solitude, he rediscovered his calling and learned that true hope is an inner pilgrimage—a transformation that begins within.
Advent invites us to breathe and pay attention. What helps you quiet the noise so you can notice the signs of hope in your day?
Each day gives chances to be gentle, brave, joyful or kind. How are you trying to shine hope for others?
Today, take a prayer pause. Breathe, be still, and let your hope lean toward the one who comes to dwell with us.