“I come as a pilgrim of peace and an apostle of hope,” Pope Francis
Radio Veritas 846, the leading faith-based am station in the Philippines is inviting the public to join the Veritas Jubilee of Mercy pilgrimage from 4:30 a.m to 5: 00 p.m. on May 29, 2016.
As part of the celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Radio Veritas will visit the designated Churches of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Manila, namely the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Intramuros, Manila; Santuario de Santo Cristo, San Juan City; Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Mandaluyong City; Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Pasay City; and National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Makati City.
Radio Veritas President Rev. Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual has invites all kapanalig to join the Veritas Jubilee of Mercy pilgrimage.
“My dear brothers and sisters join us in the celebration of Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy as we visit the churches of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Manila to spiritually gain the plenary indulgences attached with the Jubilee Year celebrations,” Fr. Pascual said.
In the Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Misericordiae Vultus, His Holiness Pope Francis emphasized the importance of pilgrimage in the Holy year.
“The practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us makes in this life… This will be a sign that mercy is also a goal to reach and requires dedication and sacrifice. May pilgrimage be an impetus to conversion: by crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, we will find the strength to embrace God’s mercy and dedicate ourselves to being merciful with others as the Father has been with us,” Pope Francis said.
In his letter, “According to which an indulgence is granted to the faithful on the occasion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy,” Pope Francis also said that to experience and to obtain the Indulgence, the faithful are called to make a brief pilgrimage to the Holy Door, open in every Cathedral or in the churches designated by the Diocesan Bishop, as a sign of the deep desire for true conversion.
In order to obtain a plenary indulgence, the faithful must commit to avoiding all sins, even venial, sacramentally confess their sins, receive the Holy Communion, and pray for the Pope and his prayer intentions.
The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy announced by His Holiness Pope Francis is a Roman Catholic period of grace, peace, conversion and joy held from December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016. The Holy Year of Mercy is a time for remission of sins and universal pardon focusing particularly on God’s forgiveness and mercy. It is the 27th holy year in history, following the ordinary Jubilee in 2000.
Deadline of registration is on May 21, 2016 at the Radio Veritas studios at 162 West Avenue cor EDSA, Quezon City. A Php 1,200 registration fee will be applied to all the participants and for the full pledge Kapanaligmembers a discounted registration fee of Php 1, 000.00 will be applied. The registration fee is inclusive of transportation, lunch and snack and love offering to the chaplain.
For inquiries, you may contact (02) 935-7931 -39 Loc: 129 and look for Ms. Renee Jose or Mr. Rey Isabela.
Radio Veritas 846 is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Manila. Established in 1969, the Ramon Magsaysay recipient Catholic radio station continues to be the leading social communications ministry for truth and evangelization in the country today.
