ORDER OF THE DISCALCED AUGUSTINIANS - OAD Asia

Dear Readers, the Jubilee of 2025 stands as an event of extraordinary importance for the Church, a year of grace inviting every baptized person to rediscover hope as a foundational virtue of Christian life. This theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is rooted in the certainty that God is always close to humanity, accompanying it with love and mercy. The celebration of this Holy Year is not limited to a liturgical moment but is a spiritual journey that touches every aspect of life. Through pilgrimage, confession, and the opening of the Holy Doors, the Jubilee invites us to experience profound reconciliation and renewal.

This issue of Presenza Agostiniana explores various aspects of the Jubilee: its significance for the Discalced Augustinians, the biblical and historical elements that characterize it, the event calendar, the meaning of pilgrimage and the Holy Doors, the value of prayer, and the technological innovations that will guide pilgrims on this journey of faith. May the Jubilee of 2025 represent a time of spiritual renewal for all, an opportunity to strengthen hope, and a deep commitment to the service of God’s Kingdom.

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