“Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” – Psalm 121:2
We live in times where the world feels uncertain, stressful, and divided — but our calling as Christians hasn’t changed. We are missionaries of hope.
Hope doesn’t mean pretending everything’s perfect; it means trusting that God still is. It’s believing that even in darkness, light will break through — and we can be the ones carrying that light for others.
🌸 Hope is Contagious — Spread It
We need to inculcate hope among people.
What we have, we can share — a kind word, a listening ear, a helping hand.
Being positive in today’s world isn’t easy. Staying hopeful when things fall apart is even harder.
But when we can’t, Jesus can.
He’s our source — our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
💧 Service is Grace — Seeing God in the Other
To see God in another person and serve them is punya, grace in itself.
Every act of janseva (service) is a quiet act of faith — because when we serve people, we serve God.
That’s how we become missionaries not just on Sundays, but 24/7.
Mother Teresa once said, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
She saw Jesus in every person she met — from the beggar on the street to the dying in her care.
What if we all began to look at people like that — in our homes, workplaces, and even traffic signals?
That’s how faith comes alive.
💫 Hope in the Ordinary
You don’t have to be a saint to be generous.
Ratan Tata is known for his philanthropy and heart for people.
But generosity isn’t only about money — it’s also about time, kindness, and presence.
If we can’t give wealth, we can still give ourselves.
At your workplace, in your home, at the grocery store — leave a little light behind.
Make an impact. Be that person who lifts others up when they’re down.
🙏 Mission in Everyday Life
Br. Gregory Kadam from Mumbai, featured in the Missionary Families of Christ (MFC), is a shining example of this.
He didn’t go to faraway lands — his mission field was his own community, his family, his parish.
He shared that God provided for every need, and his strength came from faith and family support.
His story reminds us that we don’t need a title to be a missionary — we just need the courage to say “yes” every day.
On October 9th, we celebrate World Mission Day — a reminder that through baptism, each of us is called to mission.
Your office desk, your classroom, your kitchen — these are your mission grounds.
You don’t need to preach; just live with love.
🕊️ Come to Me
Today, let’s pray for all those undergoing stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.
Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.”
So come — to the chapel, to the quiet space in your heart.
Not just on Sundays, but every day.
Faith isn’t a weekend ritual; it’s a daily relationship.
Let’s enhance our spiritual life by being intentional, grateful, and compassionate.
🌹 A Pilgrim’s Prayer
Lord, make me a missionary of hope.
Teach me to see You in others,
to serve with joy, and to trust in Your plan.
When I grow weary, remind me that my help comes from You.
Amen.
✨ This week, let’s walk as Pilgrims of Hope — steady in faith, generous in spirit, and joyful in heart.
Because when hope flows through us, the world feels a little lighter. 🌏💛
