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| Holy Doors opened by Pope Francis begins the Year of Mercy |
In Scriptures Jesus said,
“I am the door”
(John 10:7),
bringing to fruition the words of the Psalmist,
“This is the door of the Lord where the just may enter”
(Psalm 118:20).
Opening Prayer
Blessed are you, Lord, holy Father,
who sent your Son into the world
to gather all men and women,
wounded and scattered by sin,
into one body through the shedding of
his blood.
You appointed him both shepherd and
gate for the sheep,
so that whoever enters may be saved,
and whoever comes in and goes out
will find pasture for eternal life.
Grant that your faithful
may pass through this gate,
and be welcomed into your presence,
so that they may experience, O Father,
your abundant mercy.
Through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The ritual opening of the Holy Door of Mercy in the Basilica
of St. Peter, December 8, 2015, marks the official start of the Jubilee Year of
Mercy. Pope Francis is asking that in every diocese and in churches and shrines
designated by the diocesan bishop, there will also be a celebration of the rite
of opening of the Holy Door in unity with the Universal Church so all can
participate and obtain the indulgences promised in this Jubilee Year.
For more on the Jubilee Year of Mercy go to:
Just before opening the door, Pope
Francis said: "to pass through the Holy Door means to rediscover the
infinite mercy of the Father who welcomes everyone and goes out personally to
encounter each of them.”
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