Year of Mercy Resources

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It is a Jubilee of Mercy from Dec 8 2015 to Nov 20 2016. It’s theme is “Merciful Like the Father.” (See Luke 6:36: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”)

Links that describe this year:

Pope Francis’ Misericordiae Vultus document announcing the Year of Mercy.

Official Vatican website for the Jubilee Year of Mercy

About the logo (at right –>)

Vatican events related to the Year of Mercy

Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Year of Mercy

An emphasis on Confession and Reconciliation

How to Make a Good Confession — downloadable PDFs and more – highly recommended

A Plenary Indulgence in the Year of Mercy — What’s that? How do I qualify?

Articles and videos of related interest:

Learn about the message of Divine Mercy from the Marian priests who foster that devotion.

Things to Do in Year of Mercy

The Spiritual Care Unit — mobile ambulance van offering confessions

Pope Francis and Mercy – Commentary from Bishop Robert Barron