"And if at times we seem to have hit rock bottom, let us remember that is the place from which God is able to begin a new creation." Pope Leo XIV

The Israelites felt that they were at rock bottom many times. And God in his mercy would deliver them from their dire situations. Upon the death of Jesus, the disciples felt in the same place of emptiness. Jesus' resurrected appearances stirred their faith once more. Have you ever been at the point in your life? If so, you can go in either of two directions: despair or hope. One is a temptation, the other a grace. The Evil One wants us to give up and to think that God has abandoned us. God, on the other hand, wants to do something new in our life, thus the grace of hope. In our darkest hours, God is there for us. Continue to wait upon him. How long? Only God knows.