What is Hope?

Hope, in the Christian sense, is often misunderstood. It is not the same as optimism or presumption. It is not the blind faith that we will go to heaven or the escapist way to avoid the troubles of this world. It’s not the virtue we need to see the present moment with more positivity. It’s more personal than that. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains exactly why. Want to know more? Danielle Bean discussed hope in the hospital on a recent Girlfriends podcast episode Read Sarah Christmyer's scriptural look at hope during Holy Week Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz Listen and subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website The Ascension Blog Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body