Hope Is Here: Hope Is Now
Download Fr. Tat Hoang’s inspirational booklet “On Becoming More Hopeful: Hope Is Here, Hope Is Now” or to watch Fr. Tat’s video series “Rejoicing in Hope” (linked below) on Catholic Life TV. Through both his writings and videos Fr. Tat invites us to contemplate the vital role of hope in our spiritual lives as he explores a wide range of subjects from the importance of silence to how to simplify our lives. The focus is always on anchoring our lives in the hope that Christ offers each of us. Fr. Tat’s God-infused joy and compassion are always infectious.
Fr. Tat Hoang, C.Ss.R., is a missionary priest of the Redemptorists Denver Province. He is also the pastor of St Gerard Parish in Baton Rouge where he has helped lead a revival of St Gerard’s elementary school which provides students with Catholic formation while pursuing academic excellence, in a caring community.
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Click the button below, you can download the entire pdf companion booklet On Becoming More Hopeful: Hope Is Here, Hope Is Now. In this series of reflections Fr. Tat Hoang, C.Ss.R., invites us to contemplate the vital role of hope in our spiritual lives. Drawing from Scripture, the Redemptorist tradition, and daily experiences, Fr. Tat explores how hope can uplift us in difficult moments and inspire us to trust in God’s unceasing love. You will learn Fr. Tat’s simple yet profound paradigm for cultivating hope which he calls the “Care-Share-Dare” model. This three-step process invites us 1) to be grateful for everything we have and see while remembering God’s past faithfulness; 2) to be mindful of our actions, words, and thoughts; 3) think “good” about others in small, tangible ways—through kindness, perseverance, and by sharing hope with others. These reflections encourage us to live with hearts anchored in the hope that Christ offers.
Hope is a vital force that sustains the Christian life, offering light amid darkness and strength in times of difficulty. Rooted in trust in God’s promises, Christian hope is not mere optimism or wishful thinking; it is a confident assurance that, no matter the trials we face, God’s love and mercy will prevail. —excerpt from “On Becoming More Hopeful.”
Rejoicing in Hope
Get inspired by watching Fr. Tat’s series Rejoicing in Hope featured on Catholic Life TV. In these talks Fr. Tat shares with us a compelling and joyful account of the gospels. The talks are an engaging guide to living our Catholic faith while surrendering wholly to God’s love and will for us. From informative talks on the Sacraments, to how to live the Mass, to how to practice cheerfulness and mercy in our daily lives, Fr. Tat’s talks inspire, instruct and bring hope.
We will be featuring short clips from Fr. Tat’s talks in the months ahead on our Denver Province Our Mother of Perpetual Help page.