The Jubilee Year, dedicated to the virtue of hope, was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve with the opening of the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica. But what is a jubilee, a tradition in the Catholic Church that dates back to the Old Testament? Father Andy Davy, MIC, explains, and reveals why this Jubilee Year is a cause for celebration. Then hear the amazing story of Jason Brown, a professional NFL football player, on why he gave up fame and fortune to make God the center of his life while serving others.

Fr. Andy reads from Luke 3, the Gospel reading for Sunday, December 8, 2024.

What is a Healing Mass, and how does it differ from a regular Mass? Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC answers these questions and more in this episode of Ask A Marian.The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy holds a Healing Mass on the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m ET. For more information, please visit ShrineofDivineMercy.org.