Art work and reflection questions for advent course December 2025

Theme for week 1 – Hope

Questions for reflection

1. Hope that Moves Us Beyond Fear

The patriarchs climb a sheer cliff face, trusting that the path — however dangerous — leads to a holy place.

Question:

How does hope empower us to step beyond fear in our own lives? Are there “cliffs” of faith, forgiveness, or commitment that God may be inviting us to climb?

2. Hope Rooted in a Bigger Story

For centuries, believers have made this journey, trusting in the faithfulness of God across generations.

Question:

How does remembering the faith and endurance of those who came before us — our “patriarchs” in faith — strengthen our own hope today?

3. Hope Shaped by Community and Trust

No one climbs to Abuna Yemata Guh alone. Climbers must trust one another and the guidance of those who know the way.

Question:

What does this image teach us about the role of community in sustaining hope? How can we support one another when the path feels steep or uncertain?