Originally published at The Catholic Thing
The Archbishop of Kansas City writes: I believe Pope Francis chose the theme for this holy year to be Pilgrims of Hope because he noted that in our particular time, our world needs a renewal of hope. In so doing, the pope identified what so many in the social sciences have termed as epidemics of anxiety, loneliness, depression and despair, especially among young people. As Christians, we understand ourselves to be pilgrims. This world is not our final destination. We are on a journey through the world to the heavenly kingdom for which Jesus is the gate and door.
