What's the Difference Between Hope and Optimism?
Optimism says, “Things will work out.” Hope says, “God is at work—even when they don’t.”
This week, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman dive into one of the most misunderstood virtues: hope. Is it just positivity? Wishful thinking? Or something far more powerful? If you’ve ever struggled to stay hopeful in difficult seasons, this episode is for you.
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