
Dr Harry Hagopian
From Wave of Hope by Catholic Bishops' Conference
December 18, 2025 · 2 min · Season 1 · Episode 19
About this episode
Dr Harry Hagopian shares a reflection on hope during Advent, focusing on the challenges faced by Palestinians.
18 December This Wave of Hope short Advent reflection comes from Dr Harry Hagopian, an international lawyer and a church consultant on the Middle East North Africa region and the Gulf States. “Hope is merely staying alive for most Palestinians today,” reflects Dr Hagopian, who hails originally from Jordan. “Hope is being able to preserve the property that the farmers have in Palestine – to harvest the olive groves. Hope is being recognised by all as a child of God, no matter our background.” Wave of Hope offers 25 short multimedia reflections for the season – one a day – as our contributors share a moment in 2025 that has led them to a place of hope. Subscribe You can subscribe to our Wave of Hope podcast reflections using your podcast platform of choice. Subscribe using Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon/Audible. Feed: cbcew.org.uk/feed/podcast/wave-of-hope/
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Harry Hagopian
Topics covered
- Advent reflection
- Hope
- Palestinian issues
- Christianity
- Middle East
- Spirituality
Keywords
- Advent
- hope
- Palestine
- Dr Harry Hagopian
- Christianity
- Middle East
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catholic Bishops' Conference
Places: Jordan, Palestine, Middle East North Africa region, Gulf States
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