One of the signature moments of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy is the sending forth of the Missionaries of Mercy. On 10th February 2016, the Holy Father Pope Francis, during the Ash Wednesday Mass in St Peters Basilica sent forth the Missionaries of Mercy. Fr Jijo Manjackal MSFS is among the 800 odd priests who have been sent forth and who met with Pope Francis the previous day on 9th Feb.
The Missionaries of Mercy have a special mandate from Pope Francis which includes the authority to forgive certain sins which are otherwise reserved to the Holy See, to preach about Mercy, to encourage people to live more devotedly, hear confessions, etc. Their mandate expires at the conclusion of the Jubilee Year.
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Hearty congrats Jijjo for being chosen as the apostle of mercy.may the merciful and compassionate lord be with you wherever you go and whatever you do.
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Congrats Jijo
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Fr Jijo Manjackal MSFS posted: “One of the signature moments of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy is the sending forth of the Missionaries of Mercy. On 10th February 2016, the Holy Father Pope Francis, during the Ash Wednesday Mass in St Peters Basilica sent forth the Missionaries”
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