The Blessedness Before Us
As Christmas draws near, Fr. David Colhour, CP, shares a reflection drawing on Isaiah to explore Messianic hope born in crisis, the tension between judgment and restoration and the courage to wait for God’s promise.
Reflections
Pause, pray, and reflect with insights inspired by the Passionist charism.
How does waiting for Christ shape the way you see the world?
Waiting changes us. It sharpens our vision. How does Advent shift the way you notice light, kindness, need and possibility around you?
Short Stories of Hope: Trusting God and Standing With the Vulnerable
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.
When have you felt God with you?
Emmanuel means God with us. When was a moment you felt held, strengthened or seen?
Prayer Pause: Something is Waiting
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.
St. Paul of the Cross: The Ocean of God’s Goodness
Imagine letting go of fear and falling into God’s endless goodness. What anxiety are you asking God to transform into love today?
Scripture Stories of Hope
When we think there is no hope, the love and ingenuity of our friends bring us to God.
What gets in the way of feeling hopeful?
We all hit moments when hope feels far away. What tends to cloud your hope, and what helps you through it?
Short Stories of Hope: A Journey Through Grief and Faith
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.
What helps you slow down enough to notice hope?
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?