The Reason for Our Hope - Fr. Mike Schmitz Keynote at the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter

Father Mike Schmitz breaks open 1 Peter 3:15 and Romans 5:3–5 to show why Christian hope isn’t hype or optimism, it’s forged through suffering → endurance → character → hope. He shares a clear definition (“Hope is trust in God extended into the future”), the “antifragile” insight (we can grow stronger through trials), and a practical missionary challenge for Monday morning: when someone asks, “How was your weekend?” Give a reason for your hope. Support EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/donate Follow EWTN on Social Media: 🖥️ Website: https://www.ewtn.com 📸 Instagram:   / ewtnmedia   📌 Facebook:   / ewtnonline   🆇 Twitter/X: https://x.com/EWTN 📱 TikTok:   / ewtnmedia   #FrMikeSchmitz #fathermikeschmitz #Hope #EucharisticRevival #Romans5 #SufferingAndHope #Faith #ChristianLife #ReasonForHope