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Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Slide2
Extraordinary
A time when “the Church feels the urgent need to proclaim God’s
mercy”
(Misericordiae Vultus, 25) A time “dedicated to living out in our daily lives the mercy which the Father constantly extends to all of us” (Ibid.)Slide3
Jubilee
“An apocalyptic time,” a time that is of revelation of the true
reality
In a jubilee year the Church, as a loving mother, does her utmost to multiply the “occasions of grace” especially in regard to the remission of sins through Sacramental Confession (“Major Penitentiary Answers Questions on Holy Year “Between Earth and Heaven,” Cardinal Mauro Piacenza) Slide4
Mercy
A
key word that indicates God’s action toward us
. Mercy is not…blind tolerance or justification of sin“I’m ok, you’re ok”Mercy assumes sinSlide5
Mercy
Mercy is a person
Mercy is found in Christ and in the Church
God’s justice is his mercyThe Pope of MercySlide6
The Year of Mercy: What is the Holy Father Calling Us to Do?
Contemplate
Recognize
Ask and Receive Be Merciful Encounter Mercy and Extend itSlide7
Mercy
Encountered
Back to Basics: Sources of MercySacrament of Penance / Reconciliation Obtain an Indulgence Pilgrimage / Holy DoorRediscover / Reflect on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of MercyMissionaries of MercyParish MissionMary and the SaintsLentSlide8
Sacrament of Penance / Reconciliation
“Let
us place the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the center once more in such a way that it will enable people to touch the grandeur of God’s mercy with their own hands. For every penitent, it will be a source of true interior peace.”
(MV, 17)Light is OnAdditional Times to Celebrate the SacramentPenance ServicesSlide9
Obtaining an Indulgence
Sacrament
of Reconciliation – God blots out our sin truly, but sin leaves a negative effect on the way we think and
actConditionsBe in the State of GraceActionConfessionCommunionPrayers for the Holy Father’s IntentionsDetachment from all SinSlide10
Pilgrimage and the Holy Door
To reach the Holy Door “will be a sign that mercy is also a goal to reach and requires dedication and
sacrifice”
(MV, 14)Passing through the Holy Door is a ritual expressive of conversionDecember 8th, December 13th, November 13th, November 20th Slide11
Mercy Extended
Evangelize
Put
the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy into ActionObtain an Indulgence for someone who is deceased Ecumenism Going out to the peripheries Pope Francis and SSPXIrregular situationsSpiritual Apathy Slide12
The Works of Mercy
“It is my burning desire that during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy.”
(
MV, 15)Slide13
The Corporal Works of Mercy
Feed the Hungry
Give Drink to the Thirsty
Clothe the NakedShelter the HomelessVisit the SickVisit those in PrisonBury the Dead Slide14
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
Admonish Sinners
Counsel the Doubtful
Bear Wrongs PatientlyPray for the Living and the DeadInstruct the Ignorant Comfort the SorrowfulForgive Offenses Slide15
Year of Mercy: The Beginning and the End
December 8, 2015
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Closing of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council November 20, 2015Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, the King of the UniverseKingdom of God Slide16
Year of Mercy: The Motto
Merciful like the Father
(Lk 6:36)Slide17
Year of Mercy: The Logo Slide18
Year of Mercy: The Song
Misericordes
sicut Pater!Misericordes sicut Pater! 3. Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy giftsin aeternum misericordia eius
Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief
in
aeternum
misericordia
eius
Comforted by Him, let us offer comfort [cf.
Jn
15,26-¬27]
in
aeternum
misericordia
eius
Love hopes and bears all things [cf. 1Cor 13,7]
in
aeternum
misericordia
eius
4. Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace
in
aeternum
misericordia
eius
The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom [cf. Mt 24,14]
in
aeternum
misericordia
eius
Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones
in
aeternum
misericordia
eius
The heavens and the earth will be renewed [cf.
Ap
21,1]in aeternum misericordia eius Misericordes sicut Pater!Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! [cf. Lk 6,36] [motto of the Jubilee] Misericordes sicut Pater! 1. Give thanks to the Father, for He is goodin aeternum misericordia eius [cf. Ps 135/6]He created the world with wisdomin aeternum misericordia eiusHe leads His people throughout historyin aeternum misericordia eiusHe pardons and welcomes His children [cf. Lk 15]in aeternum misericordia eius 2. Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nationsin aeternum misericordia eiusHe loved us with a heart of flesh [cf. Jn 15,12]in aeternum misericordia eiusAs we receive from Him, let us also give to Himin aeternum misericordia eiusHearts open to those who hunger and thirst [cf. Mt 25,31 ff.]in aeternum misericordia eiusMisericordes sicut Pater!Misericordes sicut Pater!Slide19
Year of Mercy: The Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly
Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved.Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and
mercy: let
the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and
glorified. You
willed that your ministers would also be clothed in
weakness in
order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and
error: let
everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its
anointing, so
that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the
Lord, and
your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the
poor, proclaim
liberty to captives and the
oppressed, and
restore sight to the blind.
We
ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of
Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and
ever. Amen
.Slide20
Year of Mercy: The Calendar
Opening Holy Doors
World Days
Of PeaceWorld Youth DayDiocesan Day for YouthJubilees For those Engaged in Pilgrimage WorkFor Consecrated Life For Roman CuriaFor those Devoted Spiritually to the Divine MercyFor Boys and Girls For DeaconsJubilees cont.For Priests For those Who are Ill and Persons with Disabilities For Youth
For Workers and Volunteers of Mercy
For Catechists
For Prisoners
Marian Jubilee
Sending
forth of the Missionaries of
Mercy
Solemnities
and
Feasts
Witness of the Works of Mercy
24 Hours for the Lord
Closing of the Holy Doors Slide21
Year of Mercy: Resources
Year of Mercy Website / Facebook Page:
http://
www.iubilaeummisericordiae.va/content/gdm/en.htmlDiocesan Website: http://syracusediocese.org/about-us/jubilee-year-of-mercy/Office of Evangelization Catholic SunAround the Diocese Slide22
Year of Mercy: Components for a Fruitful Celebration in My Parish
Mercy Encountered
Reflection on Mercy
Bulletin Articles / BlurbsFirst Fridays, Talks, Missions, Series, Homilies, Scripture Studies, Study Groups (The Holy Father’s Catechesis on Mercy), etc.Prayer Year of Mercy Prayer, Examen Prayer, Universal PrayerSacrament of Penance Provide Guides for Going to Confession, Examinations of Conscience, Reconciliation SchedulesIndulgencesPilgrimage to the Holy Door at the Cathedral Slide23
Year of Mercy: Components for a Fruitful Celebration in My
Parish
Mercy Extended
EvangelizationKnow, Live, Share reality and experience of God’s mercy with others Works of MercyPromote (or develop) parish outreach activities and encourage people to get involved Encourage people to take part in Diocesan initiatives (ex. Catholic Charities)Slide24
Conclusion
“I present, therefore, this Extraordinary Jubilee Year dedicated to living out in our daily lives the mercy which the Father constantly extends to all of us.”
“The Church feels the urgent need to proclaim God’s mercy.”
“The Church is called above all to be a credible witness to mercy, professing it and living it as the core of the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (MV, 25)