This special event, part of the larger 2025 Jubilee of Hope, highlighted the unique role of priests commissioned as Missionaries of Mercy, who are mandated to be visible signs of God’s mercy.

We are halfway through our Lenten journey, and as we reflect on things we can do to grow in holiness during this time, we turn to one of the pillars of Lent: almsgiving.

Pilgrimage is a key part of the Jubilee Year for everyone, Pope Francis emphasized in "Spes Non Confundit," the 2024 document announcing the Holy Year.

As we continue our Lenten journey, we are invited to open our hearts more fully to God’s mercy and grace.

As we journey deeper into Lent, we are invited to reflect on the ways God calls us to renewal, freedom, and hope.