Meeting on the Spirituality of Mercy
“Mercy: giving and forgiving”
April 6-8, 2018
“Mercy is a force that overcomes everything, filling the heart with love and bringing consolation through pardon” (Pope Francis).
On the occasion of the Divine Mercy Sunday and as it happened during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, the Meeting aims to gather together all the different movements and groups that adhere to the Spirituality of Mercy and all those who want to live this profound spirituality, which is the heart of the Gospel.
On Saturday, April 7, at the Church of the Holy Spirit (Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia), moments of prayer and reflection are to take place: at 10.30 am, a catechesis held by Cardinal Camillo Ruini will focus on the importance of the two “columns” that sustain Christian life under the light of the Divine Mercy, according to Pope Francis’ expression: “giving” and “forgiving”; from 4 to 6 pm, there will be a prayer vigil presided over by Archbishop Rino Fischella, in which the Missionaries of Mercy from all around the world are going to be available for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
On April 8, Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis will preside over the Holy Mass at 10.30 am in St. Peter’s Square.
Schedule
“Mercy: giving and forgiving”
Friday, April 6, 2018
3pm «The Hour of Great Mercy »
Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia - Via dei Penitenzieri, 12
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia - Via dei Penitenzieri, 12
10:30 am Catechesis «Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.» (John 21,17), held by Cardinal Camillo Ruini.
4-6 pm Prayer Vigil «You follow me.» (John 21,22), presided over by Archbishop Rino Fisichella.
8 pm Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday, April 8, 2018
II Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy
10:30 am Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square presided over by Pope Francis.
3 pm «The Hour of Great Mercy»
Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia - Via dei Penitenzieri, 12
Ticket Reservation and Collection
Ticket Requests with Previous Reservation
Those who desire to attend the Holy Mass presided over by Pope Francis on Sunday, April 8, at 10:30 am, in St. Peter's Square, may reserve entrance tickets by completing the form available on this website no later than Wednesday, April 4.
Ticket Collection with Previous Reservation
Those who have reserved tickets may collect them from the Hall of the Palazzo San Pio X (Via della Conciliazione 5, Rome) upon presentation of the confirmation email which will have been sent to them at the address indicated at the time their online reservation. Tickets may be collected at the following times: Wednesday from 3 pm to 6 pm, Thursday and Friday, April 4, 5 & 6 , from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, and from 3 pm to 6 pm; Saturday, April 7, from 9 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 6 pm; Sunday, April 8, from 7 am to 8:30 am.
N.B. All tickets are free of charge.
Priests who participate in the Meeting on the Spirituality of Mercy or accompany groups can concelebrate the Holy Mass on Sunday, 8 April 2018, presided over by the Holy Father in St. Peter's Square. Tickets for the concelebration can be collected from the atrium of Palazzo San Pio X (Via della Conciliazione 5, Rome) presenting the Celebret, at the following times: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 4, 5 & 6 , from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, and from 3 pm to 6 pm; Saturday, April 7, from 9 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 6 pm; Sunday, April 8, from 7 am to 8:30 am.
Concelebrants are asked to bring their own alb and white stole.