Message of Hope

Hope and Joy Charles Dickens historical novel published in 1859 is set during the French Revolution. Since reading this in high school, many years ago, the opening lines have caused me to reflect upon how they apply to our earthly experiences: “It was the best of...

Message of Hope

Well what a pleasure to be asked to present messages of hope on behalf of the interfaith network. Firstly, G’mar chatima tovah is the greeting for Yom Kipper from 1st to 2nd October 2025.  This is the religion’s holiest day of the year. The name itself comes itself...

Message of Hope

Spiritual self-care sustains hop Every day we are living a life of hope.  We trust the routine we have established and we walk confidently into our day.  Then something happens, usually unexpectedly, to challenge us.  What is our first reaction – in our thoughts we...

Message of Hope

World Peace really does begin in the home  It would be easy to be overcome and completely disheartened by events happening in the world right now; and truthfully writing a Message of Hope from the comforts of my home may seem rather negligible at this moment: but...

Message of Hope

How are you with waiting? We are all familiar with waiting.  Waiting for the results of an exam – this will be reality for many students in the near future.  Waiting to hear from a doctor and to receive those test results.  Waiting for a loved one who’s late in coming...

Message of Hope

Between Duty and Joy Several years ago, NETFLIX released their series, “The Crown”, about the life of Queen Elizabeth II. For me, the single theme that shone through the screen was duty. I wonder if you thought the same? Do you know someone who epitomises duty? I...