A collective hope

A collective hope

by | December 3, 2024 | Messages of Hope

The old and new testaments are a treasure trove of stories illuminating the path of hope in stark contrast to despite, applying to all faiths, religions and races.  These are the tails of faith, resilience and divine intervention designed to uplift our spirits and...

Learning from our past

by | November 19, 2024 | Messages of Hope

What exactly is Hope?:  The Bible asks us ‘why do we hope for what we already have?’ and it talks about ‘the hope that lies ahead’. It may be concluded then, that the true essence of hope lies in the future and ‘faith is the substance of things hoped for’ the evidence...
A Prayer

A Prayer

by | November 12, 2024 | Messages of Hope

Anita Davine Vice President, Interfaith Network   Deep listening leads to hopeful and compassionate responses in word and action. This paraphrase of Litany for Listeners from a Guide for Spiritual Conversation (Michael Hansen S.J.) was evidenced in a recent...
We are more than a body

We are more than a body

by | November 6, 2024 | Messages of Hope

In this picture, the chariot is our body. The five horses are five senses. The charioteer is our intelligence. The reins are our mind. The passenger is the soul. If we use our intelligence and mind to control our senses, we can have a beautiful life. Nowadays,...
Happiness

Happiness

by | October 29, 2024 | Messages of Hope

Venerable Bhikkhuni Bodhicitta Member of Interfaith Network Executive Committee   We have unprecedented access to technology, healthcare, luxuries and the best of everything for one to live comfortably and happily. Yet a lot of people are unhappy and are...