Mission of Hope from Mary to Jesus

In this homily, Fr Glenn de Cruz reflects on the theme “Pastoral heritage of the Redemptorist, mission of hope from Mary to Jesus.” Drawing from Mary’s own journey of rejection, exile, widowhood, and the suffering of her Son, he reminds us that she understands the struggles of the marginalized and broken. Entrusted to us by Jesus as our Mother, she continues to intercede and offer hope for all generations. Fr Glenn reminds us that we too are called to follow her example, becoming missionaries of hope by lightening the burdens of others and sharing God’s plentiful redemption. As Fr Glenn puts it, “If you want to lighten the weight of your cross, try help someone carry theirs.”- Novena Devotion by Fr. Glenn De Cruz, C.Ss.R. (16 August 2025)