A Holy Year in Rome: The Complete Pilgrim's Guide for the Year of Mercy - Softcover

Lewis, Joan F

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1622823338 ISBN 13: 9781622823338

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press, 2016

Synopsis

In this definitive guide to the Jubilee of Mercy, EWTN’s Rome Correspondent, Joan Lewis, takes you back in time for a look a the history of Jubilees, and then brings you to the present with a visit to the seven pilgrim basilicas of Rome — four of which must be visited by pilgrims to obtain a Holy Year indulgence.You’ll discover the immeasurable treasures of Rome and the Vatican, and you’ll learn countless fun facts such as the difference between a church and a basilica, the significance of the Holy Doors, the key features of Catholic architecture, the liturgical customs that are unique to the Jubilee of Mercy, how to obtain an indulgence, and so much more.Whether you make a pilgrimage to Rome or are celebrating this extraordinary year in your own home, there’s no better guide than EWTN’s Joan Lewis.

About this title

About the Author:

With a B.A. in French at St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Indiana and a DiplÔme from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, Joan Lewis taught French for five years in the U.S. She moved to Rome and began an extensive journalism career, specializing in the Vatican. She was invited, in 1990, to work for the newly-created Vatican Information Service in the Holy See Press Office as the English language writer and editor.

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In this definitive guide to the Jubilee of Mercy, EWTN's Rome Correspondent, Joan Lewis, takes you back in time for a look at the history of Jubilees, and then brings you to the present with a visit to the seven pilgrim basilicas of Rome and the immeasurable treasures of Rome and the Vatican.

Joan shares with you the many special graces you can receive this year, as well as countless fun facts such as the significance of the Holy Doors, the key features of Catholic architecture, the liturgical customs that are unique to the Jubilee of Mercy, how to obtain an indulgence, and so much more.

Whether you make a pilgrimage to Rome or are celebrating this extraordinary year in your own home, there's no better guide than EWTN's Joan Lewis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1622823338
• ISBN 13: 9781622823338
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248