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We rejoice in hope in troubled times by rooting urselves in the same spiritual posture the Church has urged at every threshold moment: gratitude for what God has already done and trust in what God has yet to reveal . That pairing—thanksgiving and hope—runs through papal teaching as 2026 approached, especially in the reflections gathered by Vatican News. The heart of Christian hope Christian hope is not optimism or denial. It is the theological virtue that anchors us in God’s fidelity. Pope Leo XIV, closing the Jubilee Year of Hope in December 2025, insisted that hope “does not finish” when a holy year ends; it continues because hope is generative , something that “gives life” and “generates” new possibilities even when circumstances look bleak. This is the Church’s starting point: hope is not a mood but a participation in God’s own life. St. Paul describes the inner mechanics of this hope: “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces...

    Today's Publisher's Pride is  Being Catholic in Troubled Times  by Dennis Ortman, which reached #67 on Amazon in depression books. Book Description: These are times that try our souls. This book is addressed to all, not just Catholics, who search for deeper meaning in tough times. Our age is marked by division and alienation. We long for some message that will bring peace to our world and our hearts. This book suggests that the Catholic faith can provide strength in these troubled times. The word "catholic" means "all-embracing, universal." Nothing is excluded in the catholic mind. The truth that sets us free can be found everywhere, especially in unexpected places. It is often hidden in plain sight. In our darkest moments, we find new light and life. When we are most despairing, a ray of hope shines through. Comment from President and Founder, Psychological Counseling Services Ltd Dr. Dennis Ortman does an incredible job with his books. He does an excel...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is Being Catholic in Troubled Times by Dennis Ortman, which reached #67 on Amazon in depression books. Book Description: These are times that try our souls. This book is addressed to all, not just Catholics, who search for deeper meaning in tough times. Our age is marked by division and alienation. We long for some message that will bring peace to our world and our hearts. This book suggests that the Catholic faith can provide strength in these troubled times. The word "catholic" means "all-embracing, universal." Nothing is excluded in the catholic mind. The truth that sets us free can be found everywhere, especially in unexpected places. It is often hidden in plain sight. In our darkest moments, we find new light and life. When we are most despairing, a ray of hope shines through. Comment from President and Founder, Psychological Counseling Services Ltd Dr. Dennis Ortman does an incredible job with his books. He does an excellen...

  Now available as an audiobook: Being Catholic in Troubled Times by Dennis Ortman. Book description: These are times that try our souls. This book is addressed to all, not just Catholics, who search for deeper meaning in tough times. Our age is marked by division and alienation. We long for some message that will bring peace to our world and our hearts. This book suggests that the Catholic faith can provide strength in these troubled times. The word "catholic" means "all-embracing, universal." Nothing is excluded in the catholic mind. The truth that sets us free can be found everywhere, especially in unexpected places. It is often hidden in plain sight. In our darkest moments, we find new light and life. When we are most despairing, a ray of hope shines through. For more posts about Dennis and his books, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more --...