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By: Agnes Aineah<\/em><\/p>\n The Catholic Church\u2019s 2025 Jubilee Year, themed \u201cPilgrims of Hope,\u201d began on\u00a0 December 24, 2024, with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. This yearlong celebration of conversion and grace concludes on January 6, 2026, inviting Catholics worldwide to embrace spiritual renewal.<\/p>\n While millions may travel to Rome to experience the Jubilee, Bishop Christian Carlassare, mccj, of South Sudan emphasizes that true pilgrimage is not limited to physical travel. \u201cWe can be pilgrims of hope wherever we are,\u201d he says, sharing four key ways to fully engage in the Jubilee from anywhere.<\/p>\n 1. Embrace Pilgrimage through Prayer<\/strong> 2. Live in Hope and Vocation<\/strong> 3. Seek Conversion and Reconciliation<\/strong> 4. 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Pilgrimage is fundamentally a spiritual journey. Bishop Carlassare stresses the importance of prayer, especially contemplation, as a way to encounter God. Pilgrims can deepen their connection with the Lord by reflecting on life\u2019s events and listening to His call, even from home.<\/p>\n
Hope, a central virtue of the Jubilee, calls for faith and love. Bishop Carlassare urges Catholics to live their vocations fully and protect life\u2019s dignity at all stages. By answering God\u2019s call and expressing their unique gifts, believers contribute meaningfully to the world, combating societal dehumanization. Quoting St. Catherine of Siena, he says, \u201cIf you are fully who you are, you would set the world in flames.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Holy Door, a symbol of renewal, signifies passage to a life of faith and Christian community. Catholics are encouraged to approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a time for personal and communal healing. Reconciliation with God, oneself, and others offers new hope and transformative mercy.<\/p>\n
Pilgrimage is inherently communal. Bishop Carlassare highlights the importance of rediscovering the beauty of shared faith journeys. He encourages Catholics to commit to community initiatives, improving education, social cohesion, and the environment. By fostering communal growth, believers can inspire hope and create a balanced society.<\/p>\nRead more news from the Comboni Missionaries<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#FFBA5A” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”80px” height=”3px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/combonimissionaries.org\/latest-news\/” button_text=”Latest News” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_bg_color=”#55677f” button_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” button_border_radius=”0px” button_letter_spacing=”4px” button_font=”Source Sans Pro|700||on|||||” button_icon=”$||divi||400″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”55px||21px|||” custom_padding=”12px|30px|12px|30px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"