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*     A few words this month  Fr. Sawano

About the Jubilee Year (Part 2)

One of the conditions for receiving indulgences during the Jubilee Year is undertaking a "pilgrimage" to a designated location. Pilgrimage, which involves stepping away from worldly affairs for a while, serves to imprint on our hearts the truth that the purpose of our lives is not found in this world but in our true homeland—the "Kingdom of Heaven." The Kingdom of Heaven is where the loving will of God is fully realized.

 

For those unable to undertake a physical pilgrimage, they can receive the same indulgences by performing some "work of love" with the intention of obtaining this grace. Pilgrimage is not an absolute requirement, and there are no set rules regarding the number of pilgrimages or their duration. Visiting a famous or particularly renowned holy site multiple times or for extended periods does not guarantee greater grace.

 

The location of pilgrimage can be designated by the bishop of the diocese. In Tochigi Prefecture, Matsugamine Church has been designated as a pilgrimage site. When undertaking a pilgrimage, one must correctly and clearly understand its meaning and purpose.

 

During the pilgrimage, individuals deeply examine themselves before God, face their naked self, come to know their true self, and through this process, experience a new self-discovery. This allows them to experience God's salvation—that is, "being liberated and reborn anew." Pilgrimage provides this opportunity.

 

The essential purpose of pilgrimage lies in the struggle with oneself along the journey, confronting one's bare self, discovering a new self, and experiencing a true encounter with Jesus Christ.

*     About the parking lot

The parking lot just in front of the church entrance cannot be used. It is a private space.                    
The parking lot of the dentist office and the lawyer’s office cannot be used, either.

The parking lot for the church and the kindergarten just across Tokotoko Market and the three-story-high city parking lot can be used.

*     Seika Kindergarten Home Page

The adorable children are featured. Let us continue to support and observe their well-beings.

URL  http://www.catholic-gakuen.ed.jp/seika/

The kindergarten is looking for little boys and girls to enter.
If you know someone nearby, please kindly inform us of it.

 

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