Books:
“Divine Intimacy” by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD; Tan Books.
“Prayers of Hope” by Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan; Pauline Books & Media
Documents:
“On Christian Hope” encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI.
Scripture Passages:
Romans 8:24a
Romans 8:24b
1 Corinthians 2:9
Hebrews 13:14
Matthew 7:7-11
1 Timothy 2:4
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Luke 17:10
Practical Ways to Increase Hope:
1. Pray, pray, pray!
2. Change your thoughts into positive thoughts.
3. Be kind to yourself…read a great book, watch a movie classic, have a great cup of coffee.
4. Curtail your intake of the news.
5. Celebrate Life by treating each day like the precious gift it is.
6. Take a Break.
7. Practice an Attitude of Gratitude; thank God for the sun, your breath, your eyesight, your senses, your gifts, your loved ones.
8. Express Love Tangibly: hugs, words, notes, acts of kindness.
9. Say this affirmation frequently each day: Jesus, I trust in you.
10. Make a Difference by pitching in, serving others, being a part of something bigger than yourself.
11. Keep perspective.
12. LAUGH! SMILE!
13. Notice little signs of hope in your life.
14. Stay healthy.
15. Take time to remember all the amazing things God has done for you.
16. Surround yourself with optimism.
17. Enjoy Nature: take a walk, study a leaf, smell a flower, enjoy a sunset, ravish God’s natural beauty.
18. Ponder the possibilities!
Litany of Flights, a conversation with poet Laura Reece Hogan, with Tim Bete, OCDS
The Beatitudes” presented by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
A Father’s Heart, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
The Spiritual Nature of Work: Reflections on Bro. Lawrence and Practicing the Presence of God, with Tim Bete, OCDS
Therese Poems by Sarah Law, with Tim Bete, OCDS
The Dark Night of the Soul—Preparing to Meet the Beloved by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS.
Mary in the Life and Writings of St. John of the Cross by Lynn Bete, OCDS
The Famous Prayer of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity with Frances Harry, OCDS
The 6 Ms with Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
Communism, Carmel, and the Cure with host Frances Harry, OCDS and Angela Winfield, OCDS
Whoever lives in the presence of so good a friend, a homily by Fr. John MacQuarrie
Mt. Zion with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Transfiguration Encounter with Deacon Rusty Baldwin. OCDS
Our Lady Queen of Peace with Herb Edwards, OCDS
St. Pope John Paul II and the Blessed Virgin Mary by Paul Adams, OCDS
Maintaining our Carmelite Identity by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Mystical Union with Mary presented by Frances Harry, OCDS
He is Near by from Mark Danis, OCDS, recorded by Frances Harry, OCDS
On Spiritual Communions with Frances Harry, OCDS
The Well-Ordered Life by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
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