C&SI - Seeking signs of Hope - 28 August 2022 (S02E41)

At times it can seem that events and happenings will overwhelm us, - both internal and external to the church - and it can all seem too much. But we are called to "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer" (Romans 12:12). During the  the Second Vatican Council in the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes, the Council Fathers reminded us that "The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ".On this weeks podcast, we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig who shares with us some of the signs of hope he sees in today's world. In particular he focuses on our response to those with special needs and the emergency of climate change as two examples he offers to give us confidence in  hope. We have our regular run through the saints of the week and the other liturgical odds and ends for the start of the month of September and Season of Creation from 1 Sept to 4th October.We have our reflection on this weeks gospel and John and Shane are delighted to have Fr Frank leading the reflection as he guides the local lectio divina group.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]