The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy

On Dec 8, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis inaugurated the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the closing of Vatican II. The Year of Mercy will close on Nov 20, 2016, the Solemnity of Christ the King.

During this special time, Pope Francis calls us to be profound witnesses to mercy, in particular by practicing the Works of Mercy.  There are fourteen, divided into Spiritual and Corporal. I hope to highlight them throughout the Jubilee Year.

Sources:

• http://yearofmercy.org/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_of_mercy