In a world wounded by war, inequality, and indifference, hope becomes an urgent mission. To be missionaries of hope is more than a spiritual ideal — it is a way of living the Gospel with a heart open to love, trust, and total self-giving.
Hope as a Mission
Christian hope is not mere optimism; it is the deep certainty that God continues to act in history, even in the most difficult realities. To be missionaries of hope means believing that every act of love has the power to transform lives; it is to sow trust in the Heart of Jesus, where everything finds meaning.
Mother Clelia Merloni, a woman of unshakable faith amid many trials, taught that hope is born from a trusting abandonment to Divine Providence. This attitude of surrender and fidelity is the foundation of every mission: to proclaim the love of the Heart of Jesus even when the cross feels heavy.
Saint Thérèse: Hope that Blooms in the Little Things
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, patroness of missions, never left the convent of Lisieux, yet became a missionary to the whole world through love. Her “little way” teaches us that hope flourishes in small gestures when they are done with love.
To be missionaries of hope, in the light of Thérèse, is to discover God in everyday life — in the gaze of a child, in silent service, in prayer that sustains those who evangelize, and in tenderness that heals invisible wounds.
Missionaries of Tenderness in Many Places
The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, present in many countries, bring the tenderness of the Heart of Christ to those most in need. In schools, hospitals, communities, spirituality centers, and social missions, they joyfully witness that hope is alive and has a face: the face of Jesus, who loves and walks with us.
Each Sister, in her mission, becomes a reflection of Christ’s merciful love — a sign of hope for the world. In this way, the Apostles continue Mother Clelia’s dream: transforming suffering into compassion and discouragement into trust.
Hope that Transforms the World
As Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we are called to radiate the hope that flows from the Heart of Christ, the source of mercy and compassion. Where there is pain, we bring comfort; where there is darkness, we bring light; where there is discouragement, we bring trust.
The world needs women and men who, like Mother Clelia and Saint Thérèse, never tire of hoping, loving, and serving. Our mission is to make hope a living presence — a flame that warms hearts and proclaims the Kingdom of God.
Living as Missionaries of Hope
Today, more than ever, humanity needs witnesses who help renew trust in God. May each Apostle, each lay person, and each one who embraces this spirituality live courageously their mission to spread hope and be a sign of the merciful love of Jesus in the world.
