Hope is much more than just a private feeling. It is something that gives us momentum and direction, informing every part of our lives and drawing us together with others in prayer and service.
This week, with the announcement that we will be heading to the polls in a federal election on 3 May, the Australian Catholic bishops have released an election statement that links the Jubilee call to be 'pilgrims of hope' with our responsibility to help shape the nation's future by voting with compassion and conscience.
As part of our 'Hope does not disappoint' series, Mary Nolan AM—farmer, music lover and pioneering advocate for young people with brain injuries—shares her remarkable story of hope, faith and resilience, and her insights on the importance of being a good listener.
And we look back at the Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) national conference, which happened in Sydney last month—a valuable opportunity for social service leaders, advocates and supporters from across the nation to explore the theme 'Hope in Action' and the ways that Catholic Social Teaching can guide a more just and compassionate society.
