The content of this text is taken from the book The Fundamental Virtues, specifically the section dedicated to the theological virtue of hope, understood as trust in the promise of eternal life.
The text reflects on the Christian concept of status viatoris, which describes the human being as a "pilgrim" on earth, seeking his full realization in God. It emphasizes that this state should not be understood sentimentally, but as a theological reality: the human being is on a journey towards happiness, although he has not yet reached it. This human condition is marked by proximity to nothingness, as all creation comes from it, and human freedom can lean towards sin. The virtue of hope is crucial in this process, as it enables the human being to continue on his path, trusting that his life has a final purpose. Hope affirms that, although the human being has not yet reached his fulfillment, his destiny is being, not nothingness.