Hope

Anchor of salvation

by Ross Dizon | May 21, 2014 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Sixth Sunday of Easter (A), May 25, 2014 – Acts 8, 5-8. 14-17; 1 Pt 3, 15-18; Jn 14, 15-21 Ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope (1 Pt 3, 15) Jesus does not leave his own orphans, defenseless. In imitation of the Master, the...

Hope’s daughters – Anger and Courage

by John Freund, CM | February 11, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments

Susan Stabile writes "Robert Maloney, C.M., former superior general of the Congregation of the Mission has a piece in the current issue of America Magazine on hope. In it, he cites a quote attributable to Augustine of Hippo: “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their...

Maloney – “transforming hope”

by John Freund, CM | January 29, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 1 Comment

In his usual insightful and clear style Fr. Robert Maloney, CM addresses the big "why"question and Christian hope in a piece which appeared in America under the title "A Feathered Thing" . Borrowing an image from Emily Dickinson "Hope is the thing with feathers" he...