Welcome to the Jubilee Pilgrimage of the Missionaries of Mercy!
Exciting news! The Holy Father’s Message to the Missionaries of Mercy has been released on the occasion of their Jubilee pilgrimage happening from March 28 to 30. In this message, the Pontiff urges priests to embrace their ministry as confessors with attentiveness, readiness, and constancy, welcoming all who seek to renew their lives and return to the Lord.
Here, we are privileged to share the heartfelt message of Pope Francis to the Missionaries of Mercy priests:
Message of the Holy Father
Dear brothers,
I regret not being able to meet you in person during your Jubilee pilgrimage, but I want to express my gratitude and encouragement to you, Missionaries of Mercy.
Thank you for embodying the boundless love of our Father in heaven through your service, calling all to conversion and offering the gift of His forgiveness. Conversion and forgiveness are the gentle hands that wipe away our tears, the embrace of the Church for us sinners, and the path we walk in our earthly journey with Jesus, the Saviour.
I urge you, as confessors, to listen attentively, welcome readily, and accompany constantly those seeking renewal and reconciliation with the Lord. Through His mercy, God transforms us from within, renewing our hearts and instilling hope in every situation. Remember, God never abandons us!
May your pilgrimage be fruitful, and I offer my heartfelt blessings on your apostolate. Let us seek the intercession of Mary Immaculate, the Mother of Mercy, as we continue this journey together. And please, keep me in your prayers.
Rome, “Gemelli” Hospital, 19 March 2025, Solemnity of Saint Joseph.
FRANCIS
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Daily Bulletin of the Holy See Press Office, 29 March 2025
