What is a Jubilee “Indulgence”?
The Jubilee is a time for reconciliation and mercy. This dates back to the Jubilees of the Old Testament, when the Lord commanded the people to free slaves, forgive debts, and return property.
Pope John Paul II and the Great Jubilee 2000
The last “ordinary” Jubilee was celebrated at the turn of the millennia in the year 2000. From the beginning of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II understood his mission to be leading the Church into this new millennia, beginning with this “Great Jubilee.”
What are the 4 Major Basilicas?
One hallmark of a Jubilee Year is pilgrimage to the four Major Papal Basilicas. Since the beginning, pilgrimage to the tombs of Peter and Paul was the emphasis of the Christian faithful’s penitential pilgrimage to Rome.
The Jubilee Year 2025
Pope Francis has officially announced the Jubilee! While it was no secret that 2025 would be a Jubilee Year, in keeping with the tradition that they occur every 25 years, it was officially announced with the Bull of Indiction “Spes non Confundit,” or “Hope Does Not Disappoint.”
Celebrating the Jubilee Year: Is it Biblical?
The year 2025 is a Jubilee Year for the Catholic Church, and millions of pilgrims are expected in Rome. But while the Catholic Church has been celebrating Jubilee Years since 1300, their roots are much, much older.
When is a Year a Jubilee Year?
When you travel to Rome, you join millions of past pilgrims who have made that same journey. And when you travel to Rome for the Jubilee Year, you become part of a Christian tradition that dates back 725 years.
St. Louis de Montfort Changed the World with a Simple Message
Although all the saints loved the Blessed Virgin Mary, few were as devoted to her as St. Louis de Montfort— a French Catholic priest who dedicated much of his preaching and writing to promoting Our Lady.
3 Reasons Why Our Lady Is the Model Pilgrim
Our Lady may not have traveled much, but each of her journeys highlights her determination to serve God in all things.
3 Things to Know About St. Bernadette Soubirous
In 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous, a humble girl from an impoverished family.
5 Must Visit Marian Shrines in Europe
Travel to France, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom to visit some of the best Marian shrines in Europe.