“In her poem Hope is the Thing with Feathers, Emily Dickinson described hope as a little bird that sings and never stops in the midst of the storm. It’s a lovely image, but hope is hard work. It shows its face most prominently in the suffering of the world. How are we as pilgrims called to embody hope in our day and age?”
Sister Megan McElroy, OP, piqued the curiosity of her audience of students, faculty, Sisters, priests, and alumnae with her presentation entitled “Does Hope Really Have Feathers?” on September 15. She was speaking at the Aquinas College 2025 Jubilee of Hope speaker series in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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…”
