The Catholic church celebrates the Catholic Jubilee, also known as Holy Year” every 25 years. This tradition has its roots in the Old Testament. The Jubilee is to be a time of rest, forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and restoration. Originally, it was a 100 year celebration but in 1470 Pope Paul II reduced it to 25 years.
The theme for this year is Pilgrims of Hope. Focus will be on recovery, renewal, hope and coming home. Rome is the center of the Jubilee celebration. It runs from December 24, 2024 through January 6,2026. There is an anticipated ritual of the opening of the doors of the four major basilicas in Rome. The most popular is the St. Peter’s Basilica. The doors are always sealed shut except for the Jubilee years. The opening of the Holy Doors marks the beginning of the Jubilee. The opening invites the faithful to enter and receive the graces associated with the Holy Year.
Secretary of State Kris Warner made the recent trip to Italy with his wife Joyce, and daughter, Lillian. The trip was an adventure to celebrate the graduation of his daughter from the United States Air Force Academy. Of the many sets of rosaries that I have, these will hold a special place in my collection.
Just a reminder that my cookbook, Arriverderci, will soon be here. I only had a limited number printed and I am offering them for $15.00 a copy. If you pre order it enclose $3.00 for shipping and mail your check to POBox 4512, Bridgeport, W V 26330. I received an order from Phyllis Teague in Winchester, Va. she learned about the book through the Shinnston News. The best part is that she shared some news about her late mother, Virginia Spatafore, who was a cheerleader at Shinnston High School in 1942. She noted her mom’s favorite newspaper was The Shinnston News. I love to hear from you all. I hope to be at the Italian Festival with my book. I will announce the location.
Summer will soon be over.while the zucchini are still bountiful be sure to enjoy. A tiaela. I never seem to get enough of that delicious tomato salad. Make plans to attend the Italian Festival. Stay safe and until next week “Now You Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”
