Missionaries of Hope Among all Peoples
Dear brothers and sisters,
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, I invite every Christian to be a “Missionary of Hope,” following Christ who brings light into our troubled world.
1. In the footsteps of Christ our hope
Jesus, sent by the Father, brought healing and comfort, trusting God even in suffering. Today, through the Church, he continues to reach the poor and afflicted. Let us walk with him and bring his hope to every corner of the world.
2. Christians, bearers and builders of hope
All the baptized are called to share Christ’s love through daily life and service, especially to the poor and forgotten. In a world marked by loneliness and indifference, living the Gospel restores human dignity and inspires hope.
3. Renewing the mission of hope
This mission begins with prayer, especially rooted in Scripture and the Eucharist. From Christ’s resurrection we draw strength to share his hope with others. Let us work together, in communion, for a renewed and joyful missionary Church.
May Mary, Mother of Hope, guide us in bringing God’s love to all.
FRANCIS
Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 January 2025