"Jubilee pilgrimage as a path of spiritual renewal". Theological-pastoral dimension and its practical tasks

Abstract

Jubilee Year – in the tradition of the Catholic Church, it is a time of exceptional closeness to God and His mercy. It is a personal invitation from Christ to every believer to convert and open the door of their heart so that He can fill it with new life. It is a special period of grace and penance, during which the faithful can obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions. It is a time of renewal and deeper trust in God, as well as an opportunity for reconciliation with Him and neighbors. One of its manifestations is pilgrimage, which is not only a physical journey, but also a spiritual experience, combines an encounter with God in the sacraments and community and leads to conversion. Jubilee, it becomes a sign of grace, a call to holiness and a tool for evangelization. Pilgrimage during the jubilee has a spiritual and pastoral meaning, it is an act of piety, but also a sign of man's journey towards God. In the tradition of the Church, the jubilee pilgrimage is a symbol of conversion, unity of the community of believers and openness to the grace of God.