Signs of Hope for the Poor
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https://doi.org/10.35312/g5hn0724Keywords:
Hope, Bread, Poor, HandsAbstract
This paper explores the themes of hope, solidarity, and service to the poor in light of the upcoming 2025 Jubilee and the fourth centenary of the Congregation of the Mission. Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis’ call to be “Pilgrims of Hope,” it emphasizes the need for universal fraternity and the Church’s mission to address poverty, injustice, and marginalization. The intertwining of hope and patience is discussed as a foundation for Christian life, linking it to Vincentian spirituality’s prophetic, synodal, and missionary dimensions. The imagery of hands—for bread and for prayer—highlights the Church’s dual role in both tangible service and spiritual support for the poor. St. Vincent de Paul’s vision of seeing Christ in the suffering is revisited, reaffirming that prayer and action are inseparable. The paper calls for renewed commitment to mercy and fraternity, embodying the Jubilee’s invitation to hope, justice, and love.
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