The Jubilee Year 2025 is a time of grace, spiritual renewal and encounter with God’s mercy. The opening of the Holy Door in the Basilica of St. Mary Major represents one of the most significant moments for the whole Church, being a symbolic threshold that invites us to cross with faith and hope towards a path of reconciliation, forgiveness and love.
The Holy Door is not only a physical door; it is a profound symbol that represents the opening of the human heart to the boundless love of God. In crossing it, the faithful are called to leave behind burdens, fears and all that hinders them from moving forward in their spiritual life, renewing their commitment to their faith and to their neighbor.
In the context of the Jubilee Year 2025, the opening of the Holy Doors in the papal basilicas of Rome has a deeply symbolic and spiritual significance for the whole Church. These doors, which have been a tradition since the 15th century, represent not only a physical threshold, but an invitation to conversion, reconciliation and spiritual renewal.
The Holy Door of St. Mary Major, which will be opened on January 1, 2025, has a particular significance for the Hospitaller Family. This moment invites us to renew our vocation to serve those most in need with love and compassion, following the example of Mary, Mother of God. Mary, in her silence and humility, is the reflection of God’s merciful love, and like her, we are called to be bearers of peace, hope and comfort to those who need it most.
