The 7 signs of the Jubilee
“Jubilee” is the name of a particular year, apparently derived from the instrument used to indicate its beginning: the yobel, the sheep’s horn, whose sound heralds the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This feast takes place every year, but takes on special significance when it coincides with the start of the Jubilee year. The first […]
Holy Year: the three Jubilee axes!
What is the Holy Year? As early as the Old Testament, we find indicated periods that are moments of thanksgiving for God’s action and love for his people: a JUBILEE. It takes place in the Church every 25 years. The Pope opens it with a special official text, known as the BULLETIN OF INDICTION. This […]
Consecrated Life Day: February 02
On Sunday February 02, on the occasion of the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, we held a special prayer service at our St Rita sanctuary, marking the “Day of Consecrated Life”. The aim was to thank the Lord for the gift of consecrated people and the multiple charisms found in ancient […]