Author Description

In these uncertain days of financial instability, worldwide unrest, and major life changes, most of us have learned that our confidence can no longer be placed in man alone. We realize that we must have faith, trust, and hope in something or Someone beyond ourselves. You will want to come back again and again to contemplate this Invitation to Hope, beautiful meditations that have been written especially for those who have lost their way and need to be encouraged to find the hope in any difficult situation. Based on the suffering of Christ, Gould considers fifteen significant moments that occurred during the last week of Christ's life on earth as taught by Catholic tradition. Although Protestant herself, Gould uncovers, through simple, poignant meditations, the "gifts of hope" that can be found in the Stations of the Cross and Christ's suffering. These gifts allow hope to become the definer of circumstances, and will lead you to trust the impossible to the Author of the Possible! Each meditation is accompanied by an inspirational photograph taken by the author and concludes with a meaningful church hymn that helps to demonstrate the gift of hope that exists in that particular moment in Christ's suffering. And as you ponder these words, hope will seep into your heart and mind and you will be sustained and lifted up, even as you endure your own suffering. Invitation to Hope is a beautiful and sensitive marriage of faith traditions, and is a book you are sure to enjoy and cherish for many years to come. Know that Hope never fails!