What Makes it a Holy Year?

[athena]

We Catholics who do not necessarily believe in Purgatory or Hell or even Heaven (other than on earth) may find this to be a slightly inadequate synopsis.
I want to walk the Holy Year in union with all my brethren and sistern (!) who have celebrated in this way. My heaven is on earth as far as I know. So is my hell.
Now, let's don't get into theology. I think the link to the pope's statement is a pretty good thing. And I stand as witness that Catholics join the rest of the world in being seekers of truth, not possessors necessarily.
Deanna

Jen Seeler <jeandaveaMINDSPRING.COM> wrote:
I believe a Holy Year is one in which July 25 falls on a Sunday as in 2004.  July 25 is the Saints Day for ST. James.

Pilgrims who complete the walk the last 100 kilometers into Santiago de Compostela, or ride a horse that distance, or ride a bicycle 200 km, receive a Compostelana which guarantees no time in purgatory.  In other than holy years, completing those distances earns the pilgrim a certificate guaranteeing half off their time in purgatory.  .
    jean seeler     jeandaveamindspring.com
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Ali wrote:

By the way, what makes one year "Holy?"  Is it because the Pope designates it.
I am not Catholic, but certainly appreciate that faith.  Alison, Spokane, WA. USA


Ali:

A full explanation (perhaps more than you want to know) can be found at
http://www.Vatican.va/jubilee_2000/docs/documents/ju_documents_17-feb-1997_history_en.html.
The so called Jacobean Holy Year is a misnomer and quite limited it its scope
although recognized under canon law if declared in the appropriate fashion.

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Gene Silva



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