Our Lady of Hope

Our Lady of Hope is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in connection with apparitions and devotions emphasizing hope, especially the one at Pontmain, France, in 1871. She is venerated as a source of encouragement and comfort during times of crisis and distress. The apparition at Pontmain is recognized by the Catholic Church, where Mary appeared to children and offered messages of hope and prayer. Many churches and shrines worldwide are dedicated under this title, and she is invoked for perseverance in difficult times.