A Life Grounded in Purpose

Our lives and our actions are incomplete. Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in our lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope. We strive for justice, compassion, and truth, knowing that none of this can be fully realized in our lifetime. Despite this, we persist—not out of naive optimism, but from grounded hope and enduring faith. We understand that every effort for the good demands cooperation. Alone, we are limited; together, we can contribute to lasting change. Our intentions may not always align with others' perceptions, yet we commit to forgiveness as essential. Our shared journey is not a linear progression; it is a collective commitment to a life grounded in purpose, even when the outcome is uncertain. Through hope, faith, love, and forgiveness, we build toward what truly matters.

May we be sustained by hope,
grounded in faith, united in love,
and guided by forgiveness as
we strive toward what truly matters.

(Inspired by Barbara A. Holmes, Joy Unspeakable; Still on the Journey; Love of Neighbor and the Practice of Social Renewal)