hoPe
Definition:
Enables one to desire God above all things and to trust him for personal salvation.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, please increase my hope today. When I am discouraged by my own faults or weighed down by the current circumstances of my life, help me to keep my eyes focused on You and to trust in Your continued love for me. You have promised to be with me, and I know that You will do it. Amen
SAINT
St. Rose of Lima
St. Rose of Lima shows the power of hope. While she was still young, she made the decision to live very simply, totally dedicated to God. She knew that heaven was going to be worth it and chose to give up anything that would distract her from preparing for it. She spent most of her time in prayer, seeking to be with God and to live the life of heaven now.
PRACTICING HOPE:
- I ask God for stronger hope in Him and friendship with Him by going to Mass, going to Confession, and spending daily time with God in prayer.
- I trust that God loves me, even though I’m not perfect.
- I keep my eyes fixed on heaven and on the things of God.
SCRIPTURE:
Acts 4:29-31
The disciples raised their voices to God with one accord and said, “Now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness, as you stretch forth your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
The Gift of Fear of the Lord perfects the virtue of Hope and its related virtues.
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