Global Connections

Volume 9, Issue 2

Journey with Hope

Sister Kim Maria Youngmi

Pope Francis has chosen “Pilgrims of Hope” as the motto of the Jubilee with the following explanation:  “the forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope.”  It led me to reflect on what we have been doing for the future of our congregation. 

We, the members of the Sisters of Divine Providence, I believe, have always struggled to figure out how to fulfill God’s mission entrusted to us, in accordance with the needs of the times, while paying attention to the reality of the congregation and still making every effort to understand what Providence is telling us through our wisdom, knowledge, insight and concerns.

I often feel more frustrated or disappointed than hopeful, whenever I see the socio-political reality around me, or unprecedented natural disaster, or various shocking accidents and inhumane incidents.  And I have a lot on my mind to figure out how we could move towards the direction where our Provident God is beckoning or how we could find ways to actualize Providence in this dire reality.  In a very rapidly-changing world where there are a lot of options and ways, it is not easy to recognize what God wants us to choose.  It takes time to make decisions about where to go with any hope.  It is even harder to have the courage to take risks personally.

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