In times of darkness and uncertainty, where do you turn for strength? In today’s "A Word of Hope," Father Jordan DeGuire reflects on the anniversary of the death of *Pope Francis* and a powerful moment of blessing that reminded the world where our true life comes from.
Drawing from the Gospel of John and the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, Fr. Jordan explores what it means to truly live "in the depths." We aren't just physically sustained; we are spiritually nourished by Jesus, the Bread of Life, who empowers us to live with radical trust and love, even in the face of our greatest challenges.
**In this reflection, we discuss:**
* The enduring image of Pope Francis blessing an empty St. Peter’s Square during the Covid epidemic.
* Jesus’ declaration: "I am the Bread of Life."
* The radical witness of St. Stephen and how he found joy in persecution.
* How to stop living superficially and start drawing life from the Eucharist.
**Today's Reflection:** Are you trying to "do it all yourself," or are you allowing the Bread of Life to sustain you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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### 🕒 Video Timeline
0:00 — Welcome to A Word of Hope
0:10 — Remembering Pope Francis and the Urbi et Orbi Blessing
0:42 — Jesus: The Bread of Life who sustains our depths
1:25 — A new way of living: The example of Saint Stephen
1:55 — Entrusting your life to Jesus in difficult times
2:15 — Moving beyond superficial day-to-day concerns
2:40 — Finding nourishment in the Eucharist for the life to come
2:57 — Becoming truly alive in Him
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