Elizabeth is one of my favorite people in this whole world. Her gentle soul always puts a smile on my face. The other day, she saw I was having a…

This morning Katie and I had a theology project we had to finish and she made it super fun! She makes everything so fun and is so easy to talk…

Friends have shown me how to really love and what that love should look like. They encourage me and are always there for me which has given me tremendous hope.

I was having a really rough day at school and Ellie asked me how my Thanksgiving break was and what I did. When I told her I could tell she…

I went to a mass at Wash U Catholic student center. It was the student mass so the chapel was lit by candle light and the pews were filled with…

I was having a really bad day when lunch lady maria told me i looked fabulous. It might have just been a small gesture but it made my day because…

When I got into an argument with my parents at a restaurant and wanted to go home she came and picked me up without a second thought!

She sent me a photo from college of her using the Christmas gift I gave her last year. Reminding me that even when someone lives far away they still love…

I babysat my baby brother Louis and he was really sweet the whole time and we played for an hour together.

She brought me closer to God. Someone I never thought I would have a relationship with. I owe everything to her. She is such a beaming light of hope and…

Whenever I was really stressed with school and my mom was really busy with her new business she still found time to make me my favorite dinner to make me…

When I got my coffee this morning the barista said she liked my nails and told me to have a wonderful day. That gave me a good start to my…

Last week my dance teacher was sick so i took over her dance class. I choreographed a dance for our kids and the next week she said she was proud…

My mom constantly reminds me that she is there to help me if I need it and always takes the time to check in on me. Knowing that I have…

She sent me a photo from college of her using the Christmas gift I gave her last year. Reminding me that even when someone lives far away they still love…

They have an immense amount of hope even though their child just received the news that they got cancer. She looks at the positives in life and is trying to…

My mom puts our snacks for all of the delivery drivers during the Christmas season because they are so busy. On our ring Camera one of them said thank you…

a lady after mass walked me to my car in the rain with her umbrella even though her car was in the opposite direction.

It just reminded me to be nice to even in the smallest moments and when we are stressed.

I have been very stressed out with finals coming up and with all of the homework and projects assigned. A friend saw this and gifted me my favorite chocolates and…

My friend Molly inspires me every single day. She is the most positive person I know and always is there for me. Even though she most definitely goes through struggles,…

My friend has been a constant source of hope for me throughout my life. She always makes me feel heard and offers amazing advice. Her optimism and love for me…

My now best friend started as a random new girl that sat next to me in chemistry. She had a kind personality and was so full of joy, and I…

My friend is always kind and supportive towards me and others. They make a difference in my life by just being there for me and a good friend to all.

I go to Mass everyday at 6:30 AM so there are only old people there. At 17, they are excited to see a young traditional woman excited about her faith….

I had a really stressful day at school, and my dad brought home food for dinner from my favorite restaurant for my family and I, and he helped me realize…

I had a problem with one of my other friends because I made a mistake but, my other friend was there for me and was able to relate to my…

Whenever I am stressed out or need help with anything, she’s always there for me. When I was stressed out about my Junior year and how I was going to…

Meg became my prayer partner this year at our emmaus retreat and I have had a great time getting to know her better and praying together. I’m super lucky that…

When I really felt stressed about work at school, my mom reminded me of how hard I work, and she sat with me until I finished it. She really inspires…

This friend is a true light in my life and she knows me so well. She will always listen to me rant and give the best advice.

The other day at the hospital i heard someone say that you need to fill your own cup before filling others. this reminded me to do things for myself that…

Someone who was kind to me this week was my dad. He comforted me and gave me hope that things would get better when I was stressing about school work….

I’m new on this volleyball team and one of my new teammates noticed my seclusion and made an effort to include me in the conversation and invited me to go…

My mom always embodies what it means to be a generous and empathetic person. The week leading up to exams can be very stress-filled and mentally difficult. To have my…

i was having an awful day, and my friend made it better. she knew just what to say and do, and how to care for me and distract me. it…

They were very impactful in their community, and they brought so much joy to a room

Recently I’ve found hope in my mom. She’s always helping me through the little things and always cares for me when things get hard.

I was stressed with school and activities and my friends checked in on me, helped me, etc

She always puts my needs above her own and she always does what is best for me.

Person of hope: they listen when I need to talk about something or when I am feeling anxious they reassure me and show me that there is a good end…

She encouraged me to be confident while taking my PreCalc test.

This friend has been a true light in my life and she knows me so well.

My friends have been people of hope for me this school year. Whenever I have needed them they have been there. They’ve helped me to work hard in all that…

I went to the Ozarks to visit my family for thanksgiving a week or two ago. I had to drive myself all the way there and back for the first…

Me and my friend whenever we are struggling we come together and say a Hail Mary and it’s really helpful.

I walked into my family dinner last night at a restaurant we all work at and was greeted by so many familiar faces. Not only all of the people that…

I went to starbucks after having a really hard week at school and the person in front of me paid for my starbucks giving me hope that today would be…

Isla makes me laugh all day everyday and our memories are very cherished in my life. She helps me see Gods presence and it’s definitely a light in my life….

He was a priest and he helped Sluh to become the first Jesuit college to allow African Americans

Recently I have found hope in the constant community and love that Christ gives us. We are always his chosen people and he never forgets about any of us. He…

My dad knew i was really stressed and having a bad day so he wrote me an email telling me to take a deep breath and breath. that everything was…

I was really tired at night and had a hard day and my dad came in at night to tell me my sister wanted to sleep with my dog. I…

Saying prays help me to remember that God always has plans for us, and what ever your going though your not alone. My friend Emmy always reminds me of that.

My friend Sofia has truly made a difference in my life. She will always listen to everything I have to say, and never judges. She gives me advice and has…

I recently stopped doing dive because of too many conflicts/ prioritizes and I have an audition coming up. I am trying to trust in Gods plan that hopefully this audition…

I was having a bad day, and i just got back from a bad practice. I went over to my grandparents house to drop something off, but i didn’t want…

Recently I was really struggling with a lot of guilt and weight I was putting on myself due to the loss of a friendship, and I remember as I was…

My mom has really made an impact on my life especially recently, she just had surgery an is one of the strongest people I know. She continues to show me…

One day I was feeling very stressed out, and a friend of mine reached out to me and offered to pray with me.

While worried about a situation, I reached out to my friend who comforted me and gave me hope in the stressful situation.

My friend helped me realize that even if there is distance between us no time can pass as long as we keep in touch. That gave me hope that our…

At my church there is an older priest who has been in the hospital for a while with heart issues, even in this hard time he was hopeful that God…

This person made me feel seen and loved by showing little virtues like patience and kindness to me. I was having a rough day and they came to me with…

My grandma is patient and always makes sure I am okay and that I know I am loved

My barista handed my drink to me personally with a smile.

While our friend Terry had cancer, she pushed through for so long to the point where it was very painful and she was very ill. After a year of fighting,…

finley allowed my to talk about my problems to her and reminded me to pray and trust that God has plans for my life

We got a call from my grandma and she said she had chest pain, which had been going on and off for a few weeks. She had all the symptoms…

I got to spend thanksgiving with my Aunt and Uncle that live in California. I was very thankful and blessed to be able to spend it with them, when I…

I was having a very bad day and i had wanted to get a coffee while walking a homeless man came up to me and started praying and saying that…

I spent thanksgiving with my family and it made me so thankful for all of the people that are around me all of the time.

My grandma was kind and drove me to the ymca.

My brother, tim, has given me significant hope through believing in me, and always pushing me to do my absolute best.

At a church summer camp I found hope for a strong Christian community. Everybody there was kind and welcoming, and they helped guide me in my faith

Me and my friends went hiking with our families and we got lost. We were very scared but then this kind family helped to take us back to the parking…

When I was at youth group and I was sitting in the chapel I felt very connected with God. I felt a sense of hope in the Lord and that…

I loved abroad in Poland for 2 years and I told myself that I would enjoy the experience and appreciate it and I had hope that by the end of…

My friend has been going through so much. she got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a kid, and her grandpa just died. her grandma also has brain tumor. she…

Becoming friends it gave us hope knowing that we always have one another. 😊😊

my mom is always there for me no matter what and she gives me hope that i can keep going despite things going on in my life

When she was going through a rough time she eventually found God and had hope through her struggles because of him.

The held open a door for me when I had a lot of stuff in my hands.

Recently I went through a hard time where I felt very alone and like my thoughts were consuming me. When I told my friends about this they came through and…

she said that I was funny and I always made her laugh and it gave me hope that I was a good person

I experienced hope this past thanksgiving. I am so lucky to have all of my family members healthy and have a good relationship with all of my family.

when i was going through one of the hardest times in my life where i thought i might not make it to the next day one of my teachers gave…

When I was at Black Friday when everyone is stressed and running around this older man who was alone was on the escalator above me. And he had a Christmas…

I dropped my lunchbox and my friend who I barely get to talk to picked it up and was so sweet because she didn’t have to do that but it…

My mom always cares for me and makes me feel loved no matter what.

I experienced hope when I had hope to help others and that others would use my hope to help others as well

I was struggling with school and freinds and so I went to one of my best friends and she talked to me about how there is still hope in the…

When my family was sick, my mom spent her entire day and night helping my little siblings feel better even when she herself was not well. This gave me hope…

One time i was working at a summer camp and a worker gave me a card that said jesus loved me. I wasn’t in the best place so that lifted…

I was struggling and they prayed over me and gave me advice

On thanksgiving, my grandpa was not feeling well but, the day before he started to feel better and ended up making it to dinner. Very grateful.

I recently went back to my home town and one of my friends and I went to dinner and for a minute I have thought that I don’t belong, but…

We lit a candle and sang songs.

They said encouraging words that made my day.

While waiting out the sirens with about 350 of my best friends and co-workers in the basement of the school (110 year old structure), there was a lot if anxiety…