Pope Francis stated that HOPE is a torch to be kept alight by recovering the sense of universal fraternity (letter announcing the Jubilee Year 2025, Pilgrims of Hope).

In this context we want to remember and rediscover some reflections – always current – ​​of Saint Guido Maria Conforti. A "synthesis" of his thoughts on hope is well expressed in the Notes of the Discourse to the Departing XIII° (Parma Cathedral, March 19, 1926), when he states: «Jesus Christ has foretold it to us: I send you out like lambs among wolves (Luke 10, 3); ...they have persecuted me, they will persecute you too (John 15, 20); ...but do not be afraid, for I have overcome the world (John 16, 33). You too, apparently defeated, will be victorious in the end».

Let us re-listen to our Founding Father.