Celebrating faith, hope and love

February is a month that celebrates love in all its forms. For those in loving relationships, hearts and flowers abound and capture the romance and passion of romantic love. Underlying not only the Valentine kind of love but all love is the sure knowledge that God loves each of us and we should love every other person and created thing. Hearts and flowers are nice, but small and large acts of kindness multiply the love and are the concrete acts that are needed now more than ever in our world.

Faith, hope, and love are the cornerstones of a fulfilling and meaningful life. Faith is the foundation that guides us through uncertainty, allowing us to trust in something greater than ourselves, even when the path ahead has not yet been revealed. As Christians, our faith is anchored in Jesus who is the embodiment of total love and sacrifice. 

Hope is the quiet force that keeps us moving forward, reminding us that no matter how challenging the present moment may be, better things are possible. Pope Francis has proclaimed that 2025 a Jubilee Year, and the theme is “Pilgrims of Hope.” May our hope drive us to work harder to address the needs of a world suffering from the impacts of war, disease, climate crisis, doubt, greed, isolation and indifference to the suffering of others.

Hope is the quiet force that keeps us moving forward, reminding us that no matter how challenging the present moment may be, better things are possible.

Love, the most powerful of these virtues, is the glue that binds it all together. It fuels compassion, understanding, and connection. It gives us the strength to support one another and lift each other up. Together, faith, hope, and love create a sense of purpose and light, offering comfort and resilience in times of struggle and despair. 

Our staff at Sophia hopes guests find a warm welcome that embodies the elements of faith, hope and love. Our programs offer a variety of ways to lift hearts and give meaning to lives. Come visit us on Zoom or for an in-person retreat.