<DIV>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. <BR>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 <EM>know. </EM>So is my hell<EM>. </EM></DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>Deanna<BR><BR><B><EM>Jen Seeler <jeandaveaMINDSPRING.COM></EM></B> wrote:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>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. . </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> jean seeler <A href="mailto:jeandaveamindspring.com">jeandaveamindspring.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>-----Original Message-----</B><BR><B>From: </B>Gene Silva <<A href="mailto:ejsilvaaSWBELL.NET">ejsilvaaSWBELL.NET</A>><BR><B>To: </B><A href="mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU">GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU</A> <<A href="mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU">GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU</A>><BR><B>Date: </B>Friday, February 06, 2004 2:16 PM<BR><B>Subject: </B>Re: the numbers<BR><BR></DIV></FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>By the way, what makes one year "Holy?" Is it because the Pope designates it. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am not Catholic, but certainly appreciate that faith. Alison, Spokane, WA. USA</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ali:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A full explanation (perhaps more than you want to know) can be found at<BR></FONT><A href="http://www.vatican.va/jubilee_2000/docs/documents/ju_documents_17-feb-1997_history_en.html"><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://www.Vatican.va/jubilee_2000/docs/documents/ju_documents_17-feb-1997_history_en.html</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial size=2>. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The so called Jacobean Holy Year is a misnomer and quite limited it its scope </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>although recognized under canon law if declared in the appropriate fashion.<BR><BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>NB: It may be necessary to cut and paste this URL in your browser's address block.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Gene Silva<BR></DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>athena...<br>wisdom's aspirant<br>child of earth <br>daughter of time