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Letter from the Prelate for Jubilee of Mercy

"Let us show our gratitude to our Holy Father with our deeds and prayer for convoking this special jubilee, a true time of grace for the Church and the world."

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Jubilee of Mercy: Opening of Holy Door

On December 8, feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in Saint Peter's to begin the Year of Mercy. With the Pope's homily from the Mass.

From the Church and the Pope

Prelate Speaks about the Works of Mercy (Introduction)

For the Jubilee Year, we will offer each month an audio of the Prelate speaking about each of the works of mercy, with a transcription in English of his words. The December recording is an introduction to the series.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

Free eBook to Prepare for the Year of Mercy

Pope Francis has convoked an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy which starts on 8 December. The Opus Dei Information Office has put together a free eBook to help people prepare for this holy year.

From the Church and the Pope

Message for World Youth Day 2016

Pope Francis' message for World Youth Day 2016 in Kracow, Poland, "the city of Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina Kowalska."

From the Church and the Pope

Blessed Alvaro and God's Mercy

Confession is "a tribunal with a heart of mercy," Blessed Alvaro says when speaking about God's readiness to forgive us.

Videos

Jubilee of Mercy Convoked by the Pope

On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis announced that a Jubilee Year of Mercy will begin next December 8, centered on the sacrament of Confession and the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

From the Church and the Pope

Commentary on the Gospel: The Lost Sheep

Gospel for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C), and commentary.

Gospel commentary

Commentary on the Gospel: The Good Samaritan

Gospel for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C), and commentary.

Gospel commentary