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The Rev. Darrell Goodwin is seeking those who have been estranged from hope. The leader of nearly 600 New England churches has recently launched a campaign to reach those in need of hope, Find Hope Now. It’s a new take on the gospel, offering radical love, inclusion and what he calls “an extravagant welcome.” Goodwin, who lives in…

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In the charred remains of their Southern California home, Peter and Jackie Halpin and their family found an unshaken symbol of hope: a statue of the Virgin Mary, miraculously untouched by the relentless flames of the Eaton Fire. Amid the rubble, their faith stood just as resolute as the statue itself. “It was remarkable how…

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A remarkable soccer-loving nun from Brazil has been recognized as the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 years old. Sister Inah Canabarro, who attributes her incredible longevity to her steadfast Catholic faith, was officially declared the world’s oldest person by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide. Born on June 8, 1908, in southern…

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As the calendar turns to 2025, we stand at the threshold of a new chapter — one brimming with untapped potential and unimagined opportunities. New Year’s celebrations often carry an air of renewal, a collective hope that this time will be different, better and brighter. But for those of us who know Jesus, the promise…

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