Spirituality

Daily Prayer

May 18, 2013

Reflection

Hope stretches the limits of what is possible. To live by hope is to believe that it is worth taking the next step, that our lives have meaning. As we reflect on hope, we remember that there are many whose lives seem hopeless, who live in poverty, abuse and war. If we ignore their need we are not messengers of hope. When we support systems that cause their suffering while we are safe, we are not followers of Jesus. Hope is supported by a love that cares and by actions toward building a better tomorrow.

Prayer

Come Holy Spirit, renew the face of the earth.

Action

I will do something specific today either ecologically or politically to renew the face of the earth.

Suggested Reading

Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise, says the Lord, I will protect them from those who malign them
Psalm 12:5

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19

But in fact how many of us are genuinely moved in the depths of our hearts by the wild hope that our earth will be recast?
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.
Chester W. Nimitz

Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

We must accept finite disappointment,
but never lose infinite hope.
Martin Luther King, Jr.