It's the new year, and Deacon Antony offered three ways we can celebrate the Jubilee Year together. The first is frequent participation in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharistic celebration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Second, practicing acts of mercy. He's not just talking about feeding the hungry with food, but also offering kind words and compassion to our family members, and making reconciliation and healing a priority. Finally, cultivate gratitude by beginning and ending each day naming God's blessings, aligning our hearts with His goodness. We are invited to use the Jubilee Year to draw closer to the warmness of God and leaving the coldness of the world behind.

-Novena Devotion by Rev. Antony Prabhu, C.Ss.R. (4 January 2025)