Hope: An Invitation

by Sr Josephine Garrett Csfn

Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, is a woman full of hope, and she's here to help you find authentic hope in your life, too. What she offers is real hope -- not wishing on a shooting star or hoping you win the lottery, but the messy and risky kind. She also takes an unflinching look at the painful parts of hope, our struggles with hope, and our labors in hope. Authentic hope is powerful and life-giving. It appears foolish to man. But it is the foolishness of God, and "the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom" (1 Cor 1:25). Authentic hope shines light into complete and utter darkness. In An Invitation , Sr. Josephine invites you to journey with her to new heights of hope, to discover the courage to press ahead into the unknown even in difficult or seemingly impossible circumstances. She shares her own struggles to live in hope amidst the circumstances of her life, and she reflects on the great problem and the great gift of hope. Ultimately, we must find our hope in the strength of the Lord, not in worldly promises, in which we deceive ourselves into thinking we can manifest good things in our life through our own strength. We need a hope that extends well beyond ourselves and into eternity -- a hope that comes from God, who not only has given us hope but allows us to spread this hope to others.

Genres: Catholic, Spirituality, Religion

112 pages, Paperback

Published September 25, 2023

Reviews

[Karen Shilvock-Cinefro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sister Josephine has written a short but lively book on a world of hope and following one’s calling.
As she describes her relationship with God it is refreshing. Her writing style is candid and draws the reader into her experiences.
“The hope of God is a family, in right relationship with one another and with the world we abide in. …,in the midst of ordinary life, in ordinary moments where ordinary people choose reconciliation over division, dialogue over echo chambers, sacrifice over selfishness. … “
Meaningful words for today’s world.

[HLL · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written story on hope with a fresh perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed it

[Cindy Shortall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderfully written book about one woman's journey into God's hope. Sr. Josephine Garrett is wise, witty and down-to-earth. A very enjoyable and down-to-earth book.

[Melanie Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

So worthy the read and contemplating how we can find HOPE in this world.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very short book that I intend to read again and again. Sister Josephine addresses the spiritual hope of heaven in a moving, personal way. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this work and recommend it to all believers. If you decide to read it, take your time and don't rush it. Savoring and thinking about her words lead the reader to a better understanding and appreciation of Sr. Josephine's thoughts and teaching.