I’m stuck like a dope with a thing called hope” is a famous lyric from the musical "South Pacific." But maybe in our ...

Hope has always been present in leadership quests aiming to achieve better futures. Hope has been an intriguing topic throughout the history of humankind. Many thinkers, from the ancient Greeks to ...

Life in America is deeply anxious. Where are we headed? How bad could it get? Who are we, anyway? What’s particularly scary is that everyone’s scared. Even the people whose candidate just won are ...

The theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year is “Pilgrims of Hope.” For those who wish to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage through reading and prayer during the Lenten season — or anytime during this sacred ...

Advent reminds us that Christian hope is shaped by what has happened and what’s going to happen again. My mother, Young Kim, was born in Korea in 1948 as the nation was on the precipice of civil war.

In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the essential role hope plays in the Christian life, saying that while it is a silent and humble virtue, it is what supports us in difficulty and brings ...

I know I sometimes feel cynicism or despair when I think about the new year, and it seems many of my friends do, too. With so much uncertainty and seemingly intractable world problems needing ...

Hope is a practice. Sometimes it’s bold and forward-facing, drawing us toward what’s possible. Other times it’s quiet and grounding, steadying us when life feels overwhelming. Across situations and ...

Read full article: 30 Days of Hope: Meet Elisa! Elisa, a 12-year-old with a bright smile and a calm, caring demeanor, is hoping to find a permanent home where she can continue nurturing her strengths.