What does it mean to be people of hope? Vowed religious and lay members of the Aquinas College, Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, and the Grand Rapids community explore this question in the context of an ever-changing world.
Hosted by Michael Ingram, Director of Campus Ministry, with panelists Sr. Diane Zerfas, O.P., Dr. Briana Asmus, Ph.D., Br. Andrés Trujillo, O.P., Mary Clark-Kaiser, and Michael Starbuck.
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope Speaker Series at Aquinas College
Aquinas College is hosting numerous intellectual programs to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Below here, you’ll find recordings of those videos.
The Jubilee is a holy year of celebration and renewal, which is often celebrated by receiving the sacraments, making pilgrimages, and performing acts of mercy.
In his inauguration of the year, Pope Francis called us to become “Pilgrims of Hope.” He stated, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire…”
