Today I read an article in the Word Among us about the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope that was proclaimed by Pope Francis. The history of a jubilee year goes back thousands of years to the Old Testament. Leviticus 25:8-55  describes a jubilee year to be celebrated every 50 years. Simply put, it was a time to heal old wounds, release those in bondage, extend forgiveness, and lift up those who are suffering. This is what Pope Francis is asking all people to participate in, moving forward in hope. There was a poem by Emily Dickinson that invoked a beautiful image;

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul

And sings the tune without the words

And never stops at all.

The article likened the image to the Holy Spirit as written by St. Paul to the Romans 5:5;

Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

I was pleasantly surprised as I read, since part of my reflection yesterday was based on hope. I guess I was on the right track.

I Found God today reminded of the importance of hope in the world.