Filmed on the sacred grounds of the Tohono O’odham Nation at the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac (just south of Tucson, Arizona), Father Brendan reflects on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. In this powerful setting—a cultural crossroads dating back to the 1600s—we are asked the ultimate question posed by Jesus in the Gospel: "Who do you say that I am?"
How do we answer this question not just with our words, but with our daily actions and our welcome to others?
**Key Highlights:**
* The historical significance of Mission San Xavier del Bac ("The White Dove of the Desert").
* Honoring the First Nations people of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
* Living out the Gospel in times of trouble and through everyday justice.
**Timeline/Chapters:**
0:00 Welcome to A Word of Hope
0:10 Intro: Fr. Brendan Curran at the Mexican Border
0:25 The Sacred Ground of the Tohono O'odham Nation
0:40 History of Mission San Xavier del Bac
0:57 Gospel Reflection: "Who do you say that I am?"
1:32 How do we experience Christ today?
2:08 Honoring First Nations and the gift of sacred land
2:21 A challenge to a hungering world
**About A Word of Hope:**
A Word of Hope is a daily reflection series by the Dominican Friars, offering spiritual nourishment and insights into justice, peace, and the Gospel.
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