It was a confidence and creativity as authors, editors, classical artists, filmmakers and top officials of the Catholic community’s TV channels, who met at St. Patrick’s School, Secunderabad on 16 February, marked the celebration of Jubilee Year of Church To do.
The Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church is traditionally celebrated every 25 years, with the last one held in 2000. Pope Francis has nominated the theme for this jubilee as ‘pilgrims of Hope’.
Inherent in Leviticus’s book (25: 8-13), the concept of Jubilee returns to ancient times when marked as a time for ‘debt waiver, dived and restoration of land’ on every 50th year. Was gone In the Christian tradition, it asks for spiritual renewal.
A major attraction of the year of Jubilee is the inauguration of the holy door in the four major basilicus of Rome. – St. Peter, St. John Letter, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul outside the walls. These doors, opened only during a jubilee, invite pilgrims to walk through them as a symbolic journey of faith.
A congregation of St. Paul’s daughters, the program co-agated by Polyn Sisters was led by F. Dr. D. Ravi Sekhar SJ. He launched efforts in November 2024 with the support of Cardinal Pula Anthony and Hyderabad’s ArchidyC, shaping a well -structured Jubilee program. Fra participated in this program. TV Channel Divyavani, F. Editor of Challan David BhutramitramA seven decades old magazine and F. P. Sudhakar, Director of Amritwani Communications Center.
The argument behind this initiative stems from the Jubilee calendar prepared by Pope Francis, which designs specific subjects for each month of the year, shares FR. Sunday. For example, on 24-25 January, the World Communication was dedicated to Jubilee, focusing on artists on 15–18 February, 8-9 March was nominated for non-governmental organizations and organizations, April Highlights the contribution of medical workers, and so on.
Father Ravi says, “Since the Ministry of St. Paul is deeply involved in the Ministry of Communications, and I have an artistic background – a doctoral in Karnataka Vocals from Telugu University – It is natural to bring media professionals and artists together to celebrate Jubilee in Karnataka Vocals It felt that Sunday’s dress was formed.
Participated by 65 participants, in this event practical discussion appeared on the importance of Jubilee Year and how each can contribute to the celebration through its respective areas.
Looking forward, FR. Ravi underlines the goal of the program as ‘ignition to a spark – informed and inspiring’. He says, “I believe that we have succeeded in it to a great extent.”
The next step, he explains, this enthusiasm is to channel in creative expression. “Whether they are poet, storyteller, musician, or dancer, participants are encouraged to take inspiration from the Jubilee theme – ‘Pilgrims of Hope.” ,
Published – 17 February, 2025 06:38 pm IST
