Te Hunga Hīkoi i roto i te Tūmanako — Pilgrims of Hope
We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope.
Pope Francis
Head to the diocesan portal to access resources for your own parish and family Year of Jubilee.
A regular newsletter from the diocese that explains a little of the Year of Jubilee gives details for diocesan events and provides suggestions for ways that local and domestic Church can help celebrate this
Year of Jubilee.
A Year of Pilgrimage for Us All
Pope Francis has emphasized that the Year of Jubilee is a time for everyone to "begin again" and embrace a new start. He has described it as a moment of grace and an opportunity for renewal, rooted in the transformative power of God's Kingdom. He has continually highlighted the importance of hope, which he sees as a gift from God that encourages Christians in their journey of life he sees the Jubilee as a chance to bring hope to those in difficult situations, such as prisoners and the poor, and to commit to protecting the planet. He has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope,
As well as the 'big events' such as those highlighted in official calendars such as the one from the Vatican and our own diocesan celebrations local faith communities, and the Domestic Church [whānau] are invited to participate in their own Jubilee actions and events. Below are a number of starters to hopefully provide some inspiration. If you have ones to add please email the us with your great ideas. We will update regularly so come back for more.
Hymn for the 2025 Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope
"Oftentimes, while walking along, a song will come to mind which really seems to express how we are feeling. This is also true for the life of faith, which is a pilgrimage toward the light of the Risen Lord. The Sacred Scriptures are steeped in song, and the Psalms are a striking example: the prayers of the people of Israel were written to be sung, and it was in song that the most human events were presented before the Lord. The tradition of the Church has continued this, making music and song one of the lungs of its liturgy. The Jubilee, which in itself is expressed as an event of people on pilgrimage to the Holy Door, also uses song as one of the ways of expressing its motto, “Pilgrims of Hope”.
Many themes of the Holy Year are woven into the text written by Pierangelo Sequeri and set to music by Francesco Meneghello. First of all, the motto, “Pilgrims of Hope”, is best echoed biblically in some pages from the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 9 and Isaiah 60). The themes of creation, fraternity, God's tenderness and hope in our destination resonate in a language, which although not "technically" theological, is in substance and in the allusions, so that it rings eloquently in the ears of our time..." (www.iubilaeum2025.va)
