The
Jubilee Year of Mercy
The Holy Year will open on 8 December 2015, the Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception
Highlights of Pope’s
Francis message
1.
The Mercy of God (Indulgence) to all
faithful: It is my
wish that all believers need to encounter with all people with the mercy of
God, so that the faith of every believer may be strengthened. Faithful are
called to forgive and forget completely the sins that committed by
others as the Father forgives all. For this the faithful are called to make a
brief pilgrimage to the Holy Door (the Church) as sign of true conversion.
Precisely with the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participation in the
celebration of the Holy Eucharist and praying for the entire world.
2.
Indulgence to people who are unable
to come to the Church: The sick, elderly and lonely people can relate their suffering with the
Passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus. Living with faith and joyful hope in
their moment of trial is the way of obtaining the Jubilee Indulgence.
3.
Indulgence to people whose freedom
is limited: The
Jubilee Year has always constituted an opportunity for great amnesty for people
who are conscious of their injustice and wants to return to the society with
good deeds. They may obtain the Indulgence in their situation by their sincere
efforts of conversion.
4.
Indulgence to people who witness Spiritual
and Corporal works of Mercy: Concrete signs of spiritual and charitable works witness the loving
works of Jesus. The faithful who performs mercy to others shall obtain the
jubilee Indulgence.
5.
Indulgence to the Deceased: The Jubilee Indulgence can also be
obtained for the deceased, thus as we remember them in the Eucharistic
celebration.
6.
Indulgence to people who approaches
the Sacrament of Confession: The forgiveness of God cannot be
denied to one who repented, especially to those who approach the sacrament of
confession with sincere heart.
7.
The Jubilee year of Mercy excludes
no One.