Aquinas College is hosting numerous intellectual programs to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Below here, you'll find recordings of those videos.

The Jubilee is a holy year of celebration and renewal, which is often celebrated by receiving the sacraments, making pilgrimages, and performing acts of mercy. 

In his inauguration of the year, Pope Francis called us to become "Pilgrims of Hope." He stated, "We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire..."  

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Sr. Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Ph.D.

"Pilgrims of Hope: A Biblical Reflection"

January 16, 2025

This presentation explores the biblical notion of Jubilee as a time of restoration, freedom, and grace-filled renewal. Sr. Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Ph.D. reflects on examples of our ancestors in faith who set out as pilgrims of hope with an open spirit, a trusting heart, and a willingness to embrace the unknown with utter confidence in God who is ever faithful. Their witness can guide us forward to be pilgrims of hope in our day.

Biography:

Sr. Barbara E. Reid, O.P. is a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids, Michigan and holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. A current Board member and graduate of Aquinas College (B.A. 1975; M.A. 1981), she is President of Catholic Theological Union and Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies.

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