Diocese of Paisley's Door of Mercy
The ritual opening of the Holy Door of Mercy in the Basilica of St. Peter, on 8th December marked the official start of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Pope Francis asked that in every diocese and in churches and shrines designated by the diocesan bishop, there will also be a celebration of the rite of opening of the Holy Door in unity with the Universal Church so all can participate and obtain the indulgences promised in this Jubilee Year. The Door of Mercy for the Diocese of Paisley was opened in St Mirin's Cathedral on Sunday 13th December at 3pm and was followed by Evening Prayer and Benediction. The Holy Door will remain open for the duration of the Jubilee allowing the faithful to make their own pilgrimage within the Diocese.
Jubilee Prayer
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Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. |
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Hymn of the Jubilee of MercyOfficial English Translation
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Misericordes sicut Pater! [cf. Lk 6,36] [motto of the Jubilee]
1. Give thanks to the Father, for He is good
in aeternum misericordia eius [cf. Ps 135/6]
He created the world with wisdom
in aeternum misericordia eius
He leads His people throughout history
in aeternum misericordia eius
He pardons and welcomes His children [cf. Lk 15]
in aeternum misericordia eius
2. Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nations
in aeternum misericordia eius
He loved us with a heart of flesh [cf. Jn 15,12]
in aeternum misericordia eius
As we receive from Him, let us also give to Him
in aeternum misericordia eius
Hearts open to those who hunger and thirst [cf. Mt 25,31 ff.]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater!
3. Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy gifts
in aeternum misericordia eius
Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief
in aeternum misericordia eius
Comforted by Him, let us offer comfort [cf. Jn 15,26-27]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Love hopes and bears all things [cf. 1Cor 13,7]
in aeternum misericordia eius
4. Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace
in aeternum misericordia eius
The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom [cf. Mt 24,14]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones
in aeternum misericordia eius
The heavens and the earth will be renewed [cf. Ap 21,1]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater!
© 2015 Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization (PCPNE).
The Authors of the original music (Paul Inwood) and text (Eugenio Costa, S.J.) have donated the copyright of this work to the PCPNE in order to facilitate the distribution of the Hymn of the Jubilee of Mercy throughout the Catholic Church.
1. Give thanks to the Father, for He is good
in aeternum misericordia eius [cf. Ps 135/6]
He created the world with wisdom
in aeternum misericordia eius
He leads His people throughout history
in aeternum misericordia eius
He pardons and welcomes His children [cf. Lk 15]
in aeternum misericordia eius
2. Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nations
in aeternum misericordia eius
He loved us with a heart of flesh [cf. Jn 15,12]
in aeternum misericordia eius
As we receive from Him, let us also give to Him
in aeternum misericordia eius
Hearts open to those who hunger and thirst [cf. Mt 25,31 ff.]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater!
3. Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy gifts
in aeternum misericordia eius
Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief
in aeternum misericordia eius
Comforted by Him, let us offer comfort [cf. Jn 15,26-27]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Love hopes and bears all things [cf. 1Cor 13,7]
in aeternum misericordia eius
4. Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace
in aeternum misericordia eius
The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom [cf. Mt 24,14]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones
in aeternum misericordia eius
The heavens and the earth will be renewed [cf. Ap 21,1]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater!
© 2015 Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization (PCPNE).
The Authors of the original music (Paul Inwood) and text (Eugenio Costa, S.J.) have donated the copyright of this work to the PCPNE in order to facilitate the distribution of the Hymn of the Jubilee of Mercy throughout the Catholic Church.
