Hope for me serves as a vital cornerstone that offers solace and strength in the face of adversity, giving me a sense of purpose and optimism. It helps me to endure trials and tribulations with courage, knowing that God’s love and grace for me will ultimately prevail. Hope is not merely a wishful thinking but
Every year, the Korean Province celebrates Religious Family Day on 6th of June, with all membersgathering. This year marks the 61st anniversary of its entry into Korea. 180 members, excludingthose who are sick, those in nursing homes, and those living overseas, and 10 members of thecompanions of Mary Ward participated. In the first part, we
In the last week of May, a formation meeting took place on the English coast, in the town of Whitby, focused on the way of living the vows in religious life. The meeting was organized by the English province. The speaker was Matthew Power SJ, who is responsible for the formation of Jesuit novices in
Hope never disappoints, Romans 5:5. This is how Pope Francis begins his call for the Jubilee. Certainly, hope has never failed me when I have placed that hope in God. Many years ago, the Lord gave me the gift of savoring Psalm 130: “Lord, my heart is not greedy, nor my eyes haughty; … like
I am Consuelo Martín López. I am 96 years old. I am the oldest sister in the Spanish Province and I am living in the Mary Ward Etxea Residence in San Sebastián. With my writing, I want to answer the question I was asked about “HOPE IN MY LIFE.” Before entering the novitiate in Hernani
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer”. Romans 12:12 As I reflect on hope, I see it as a light that guides me and helps me believe in God’s power in my life. The Lord of Hope has been with me in all circumstances of my life. There are moments of dryness
In this Jubilee year I am reminded that I am a pilgrim of hope. I walk in trust carrying the light of Christ wherever I go. Hope gives me enthusiasm in my mission – the salvation of all for whom Jesus shed His blood and sacrificed His life and to give Him to a world
After finishing my Matura exams, I suffered burnout. My body collapsed just at the moment of walking out of the school. I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and panic attacks. In the next weeks, I became dependent on my family; I could not sleep nor eat. There was nothing I was looking forward to.
The Day of the Province and Jubilarians was celebrated by the sisters of the Slovak Province of CJ on June 7 in the Jubilee Church in Prešov. Together we thanked God for all the good things and celebrated the jubilees of the sisters. There are 44 jubilarians in the year 2025. It was a day of
My name is Sr. Renáta, I live in Slovakia, I am 84 years old. Until my retirement, I worked as an economist. I lived a large part of my life in a totalitarian regime, but with the hope that nothing happens by chance and that God is behind everything. I traveled by train to school
Hope is the quiet strength that keeps me going, even when everything feels uncertain. It whispers, “Keep trying,” especially in moments when I feel lost or defeated. For me, hope is not just a feeling—it’s a way of thinking and living that gives meaning to my struggles and pushes me to rise again. There was
Pilgrimage beyond our horizons A pilgrimage is a journey to a place of great significance, considered sacred due to our reverence and respect. Pilgrimages can take various forms, including physical journeys to religious or spiritual sites, virtual experiences exploring sacred places online, intellectual quests seeking knowledge and enlightenment, or voyages of prayer and meditation delving
