Join Father Brendan Curran, OP, Dominican Promoter for Justice and Peace for North America, for today’s "A Word of Hope." Speaking from the footsteps of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., Father Brendan reflects on the Acts of the Apostles and the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.
In this reflection for Thursday of the 3rd week of Easter, we explore the call to see beyond "strangers" and recognize the image of God in every person. Father Brendan shares insights from his time at the Capitol advocating for humane immigration reform, specifically for Haitian refugees and DACA students (Dreamers).
How can we be unifiers in a divided world? Discover how to see every person as a brother or sister in Christ.
**📍 Location:** United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
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### 🕒 Video Timestamps:
**0:00** – Introduction: A Word of Hope for Easter Week 3
**0:15** – Reflection on the Acts of the Apostles: Philip and the Ethiopian
**0:51** – Advocating for Justice at the U.S. Capitol
**1:06** – The Need for Compassionate Immigration Reform
**1:22** – Standing with Haitian Refugees and DACA Dreamers
**1:38** – Seeing the Image of God in the "Stranger"
**2:10** – From Stranger to Brother and Sister
**2:30** – A Challenge to be Unifiers in Christ
**2:52** – Closing Prayer and Word of Hope
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### ✨ Key Takeaways:
* **Scripture Focus:** The story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch as a model for radical inclusion.
* **Social Justice:** The importance of humane legislative reform for those seeking refuge.
* **Daily Challenge:** Approach someone who seems like a stranger today and recognize them as a member of the same human family.
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