L-Omelija tal-Papa Franġisku fil-ftuħ tal-Ġublew tal-Ħniena
09/12/2015-
On Tuesday 8th December 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis solemnly inaugurated the Jubilee Year of Mercy with the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
“This Extraordinary Holy Year is itself a gift of grace,” the Pope said in his homily 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.”
The full text of Pope Francis’ prepared homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the Inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy can be found below:
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In a few moments I will have the joy of opening the Holy Door of Mercy…