Theology Day 2026 - Christian Hope: Ark, Anchor, and Action
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2-20-2026
Abstract
The essence of Christian hope is not an idea, however powerful, nor is it an event, whether in the past, present, or even future. Instead, what the New Testament identifies as our hope is a person. Jesus Christ is our living and blessed hope. He is the ark that shelters us amid the storms of life. He is the anchor that steadies our souls in the shifting seas of uncertainty. Most profoundly, our lives draw meaning and purpose from his life, suffering, death, and triumphant resurrection. This presentation explores what it means to surrender our hearts, minds, and bodies to the transforming power of hope, which shelters, secures, and sends us forth to act in the name of God’s love.
Fr. William Orbih is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Rector of the Seminary at the Saint John’s University School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville, Minnesota. He has a doctorate in theology from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. His research focuses on intercultural and comparative theology, the history and mission of the church, African literature and political thought.
Friday, February 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Emmaus Hall, SJU (Synchronous)
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Recommended Citation
Orbih, William, "Theology Day 2026 - Christian Hope: Ark, Anchor, and Action" (2026). Theology Day Lectures. 3.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sot_theology_day/3