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1 The Year of Mercy 2016

2 How can you change the world

3 Pope Francis – The Year of Mercy
“Let us not forget that God forgives and God forgives always,” Francis said. “Let us never tire of asking for forgiveness.” The jubilee will begin on Dec. 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, and the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. It will end on Nov. 20, 2016, on the feast of Christ the King. As in previous jubilee years, the Church will grant special indulgences.

4 Holy Doors As in previous jubilee years, the Church will grant special indulgences.

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6 Corporal Works of Mercy
January – Introduction – and year schedule February – Overview of the Corporal Works of Mercy March – Feed the hungry – Give drink to the thirsty April – Clothe the naked – give shelter to the homeless May– Visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead

7 Spiritual Works of Mercy
June – Overview of the Spiritual Works of Mercy July – Council the doubtful, Instruct the Ignorant August – Admonish sinners, Comfort the Afflicted September – Forgive offences, Bear wrongs Patiently, Pray for the Living and the Dead October – Visit to The Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament and the Holy Doors


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