S16 E2 - Pilgrims of Hope

In this episode, we talk about Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction on the Jubilee Year of Hope! A Jubilee year occurs once every 25 years and it is a year set apart and consecrated just for our Lord. We chat about what it looks like to be pilgrims of hope, especially in the places where we have deep sorrows or unfulfilled desires. We reflect on how we can bring these tender places to our Lord and let them be illuminated, so He can redeem and restore the light of hope in our lives. Keeping our hearts open to hope can be painful and crucifying. But when we enter into this pilgrimage, we are transformed in the light of hope.

 

Heather’s One Thing - The Podcast Burning Hearts with Rachel Herbeck 

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Heather’s Acoustic Worship Spotify Playlist

Michelle’s One Thing - Jubilee by Maverick City Music

 

Other Resources Mentioned: 

• In Defense of Hope a talk by Jackie Hill Perry

 

Announcement:

Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through “Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor“ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee.

Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code “ABIDE15” for 15% off. Amazon has very limited copies, so we recommend you order from St. Paul Center to ensure you receive your copy before Lent begins!

 

Journal Questions:

• Where in my life am I experiencing hopelessness?
• What idols do I place my hope in?
• How can I look at this year through the lens of hope?
• Think about an area of hopelessness in your life. What do you believe about the situation? What do you believe about yourself in this situation? What do you believe about the Lord in this area?
  

 

Discussion Questions:

• Where in your life is it scary to have hope?
• When have you experienced the buoyancy and freedom of hope?
• How is Christ inviting you to hope this year?
• How does your hopelessness impact your understanding of the character of God?

 

Quotes to Ponder:

"Begin again with hope." (Pope Francis)

“Indeed, the jubilee is a new beginning, the possibility for everyone to start anew from God. With the jubilee we start a new life, a new phase.” (Pope Francis)

 

Scripture for Lectio:

“Hope does not disappoint.” (Romans 5:5)

 

Sponsor - Glory: Women’s Gathering:

Franciscan University, and Heather Khym from Life Restoration are holding their first ever Steub