Finding hope, living joy

By New Outlook  

Hope is a fundamental aspect of the human experience and is deeply intertwined with faith. In the face of hardship, loss, or uncertainty, the desire for a better future can feel lost and with that a sense of purpose is gone. One cannot truly live a full life without hope. The journey of faith involves navigating moments of doubt and darkness, and within these trials, finding hope. And lest we forget, Jesus’ whole mission was to share joy with you. He said it himself, “I’ve told you these things so my joy may be in you.” If you want to dwell deeper into this, you will not want to miss Paul George’s talk Saint Thomas the Apostle in Tucson on Sunday, November 2 at this year’s XLT.    
 
XLT is an evening of prayer/devotion open to all and includes praise and worship, a message and the Exposition/Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.  While receiving Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass is the most powerful encounter we can have with our Lord, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an incredible opportunity to grow in relationship with Him. This is why we have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, to prolong the time we spend with Jesus in the Eucharist, because we desire for more time with Him. XLT is a devotion focused simply on that, growing deeper in our relationship with Jesus. 
 
Paul George has spent the past 30 years helping people know, understand, and live in the true and authentic freedom they were created to live in. Paul has spoken to more than 2 million people worldwide. Throughout these years, he has served in various capacities, including president of a non-profit, speaker, mentor, consultant, and author.   
It’s his role as a husband and father that he cherishes the most. His personal mission is to love God, serve others, and die with no regrets. His first book, Rethink Happiness, was released in May 2018. His most recent best-selling book for men, Holy Grit, was released in 2023. Paul has written two devotionals for men as well. 
  
Paul received an undergraduate degree in education and a master’s degree in theological studies from the University of Dallas.  He is a former college athlete and an avid lover of the outdoors. Paul is a sought-after speaker, life coach, and consultant; he serves as founder and director of Art of Living Inc., whose mission is to help people and organizations fulfill their mission and make a lasting impact!  
  
All are welcome but St. Thomas the Apostle is also extending a personal invite to teens, and will be providing pizza for all the teens and any youth ministers 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. The XLT will start at 6:30 PM and end at 8:00 PM. There will be no cost to attend or for pizza. If anyone has questions or would like to discuss, please contact Deacon Ed Sheffer 520-577-8780 X111. You can also visit  https://www.statucson.org/xlt