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WELCOME, DEACON MARTIN HETZEL!It is with great pleasure that we welcome Deacon Martin Hetzel to the Nativity Parish Staff! About Deacon Martin Hetzel: I was ordained for the Diocese of Joliet-In-Illinois, September, 1980. I have ministered at three parishes: St. Pius X (Lombard, IL, 1980-91); St. John Neumann (St. Charles, IL, 1991-2009); and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center (Boulder, CO, 2009-15). I have also ministered for several community organizations. My wife, Valerie, and I have been married 51+ years. We have six children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Please introduce yourself if you see Deacon around!

Last week's article about the conclusion of the Christmas season and excerpt from Ratzinger's Jesus of Nazareth was meant to be printed this week. We apoligize for the mix up. This week, we want to take a moment to welcome our new Deacon, Martin Hetzel, and hear about the signs of the Jubilee from the Holy Father in one of last month's audiences.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning!

On Sunday the Holy Door was opened in the Cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of St John Lateran, and a Door of Mercy was opened in the Cathedral of every diocese of the world, and also in shrines and churches indicated by bishops. The Jubilee is throughout the world, not only in Rome. I wanted this sign of the Holy Door to be present in every particular Church, so that the Jubilee of Mercy could be an experience shared by each person. The Holy Year, therefore, has begun in the entire Church and is being celebrated in every diocese as in Rome. Also, the first Holy Door was opened in the very heart of Africa. Rome, of course, is the visible sign of universal communion. May this ecclesial communion become ever more intense, so that the Church may be the living sign of the Father’s love and mercy in the world.

The date 8 December was also meant to highlight this need, by linking, separated by 50 years, the beginning of the Jubilee with the conclusion of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. In fact, the Council contemplated and introduced the Church to the light of the mystery of communion. Scattered throughout the world and articulated in many particular Churches, however, it is always and only the one Church of Jesus Christ, the one that he wanted and for which he offered himself. The “one” Church that lives of the very communion of God.

This mystery of communion, which makes the Church a sign of the Father’s love, grows and matures in our heart, when the love, which we recognize in the Cross of Christ and in which we immerse ourselves, enables us to love as we are loved by Him. It is an unending Love, which has the face of forgiveness and mercy.

However, mercy and forgiveness must not remain as pleasant words, but must be made manifest in (continued on last page of bulletin)

POPE FRANCIS Wednesday, December 16, 2015 • General Audience

from the holy father

Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, & 11:30am Youth Mass 5:00pm

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 7:30am Saturday 8:00am

Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 8:30am & 3:00pm Sunday 30 min. prior to each Mass

Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Lk 3:15-16, 21-22Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8, M 1:14-20Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20, Mk 1:21-28Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20, Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11, Mk 1:40-45Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a, Mk 2:1-12Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1, Mk 2:13-17Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5, 1 Cor 12:4-11, Jn 2:1-11

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THIS WEEK'S READINGSMASS TIMES BREAKING BREAD MUSIC SELECTIONS

Pastor Fr. Michael Carvill, ext. 114 m.carvill@nool.us

Parochial Vicar Fr. Accursio Ciaccio, ext. 111 a.ciaccio@nool.us

In Residence Fr. Gabriele Azzalin, ext. 101 g.azzalin@nool.us

Deacons Martin Hetzel m.hetzel@nool.us Leonard “Buz” Onesky l.onesky@nool.us Steve Vallero s.vallero@nool.us

Sisters Sister Elena, ext. 140 Sister Maria Anna, ext. 140 sisters@nool.us

Executive Assistant to the Pastor Diane Denfeld, ext. 106 d.denfeld@nool.us

Business Manager Kyle Hubbart, ext. 108 k.hubbart@nool.us

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parish office

School Principal Kathy Shadel, ext. 119 k.shadel@nool.us

Director of Faith Formation Mark Thomason, ext. 104 m.thomason@nool.us

Development Director Ilene DuBey, 303-641-3667 i.dubey@nool.us

Director of Religious Education Diane Irby, ext. 103 d.irby@nool.us

Director of Music Marcia Marchesi, ext. 123 m.marchesi@nool.us

Parish Registrar Merrilyn Sikora, ext. 110 m.sikora@nool.us

Business Office Accountant Carol Sullivan, ext. 109 c.sullivan@nool.us

Administrator of Parish Receptionand Office Operations Jen Kuzik, ext. 100 j.kuzik@nool.us

Administrative Assistant - Front Desk Sue Gettings, ext. 100 s.gettings@nool.us Mary Bray-Gorham, ext. 112 m.bray.gorham@nool.us

IT Specialist Jim DuBey, ext. 115 j.dubey@nool.us

Pastoral Communications Associate Mollie Sundermeier, ext. 135 m.sundermeier@nool.us

Pastoral Associate, Charity and Outreach Lynne Gallagher, ext. 101 l.gallagher@nool.us

Promoter of Works of Charity Maura Johnson m.johnson@nool.us

Parish Sacristan Marylou Sivigliano, ext. 136 m.sivigliano@nool.us

Youth Ministry Assistant Diane Denfeld, ext. 106 d.denfeld@nool.us

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm • www.nool.us Phone: 303-469-5171 • Fax: 303-469-5172 • School: 303-466-4177

BULLETIN CONTACT: Send all bulletin information to Mollie at m.sundermeier@nool.us by Tuesdays at noon.

Saturday, January 9 8:00am †Mary Herron Hughes by Catherine Hogan 4:30pm †Ron Maubach

Sunday, January 10 7:30am †Alex Reuter by Ron & Carol Phillips 9:30am People of the Parish 11:30am †Lois Hawk by Mary Jane Donoran 5:00pm †Mary Kirchner by Catherine Hogan

Monday, January 11 7:30am †Lois Howk by her family

Tuesday, January 12 7:30am †Magdalena Dalpez-Laner by Chris Morrison

Wednesday, January 13 7:30am †Alex Reuter by Roz Gallagher

Thursday, January 14 7:30am †Alex Reuter by Catherine Reuter

Friday, January 15 7:30am †Randy Day by Marion & Ed Fryer

Saturday, January 16 8:00am †Miro Jelic by the Znidarcic Family 4:30pm †Ron Maubach

Sunday, January 17 7:30am †Janina & Alojzy Wegrzyn by the Wegrzyn Family 9:30am People of the Parish 11:30am †Celia Garcia by Paul & Maria Rask 5:00pm †Mary Higgins by Meg Gallagher

Prayers for the sick and for the deceased:We pray for all who are sick, and for our deceased relatives and friends that they may speedily attain the blessedness of heaven and rejoice in the eternal treasure of God’s glory and love.

If you have any prayer requests, please contact Connie Modecker at 303-404-1792 or Joanne Farver at 303-466-8859 to be included on Nativity's prayerline.

Sunday, January 10 Choir Rehearsal 7:00am RCIC 9:30am Choir Rehearsal 3:00pm CL 3:30pm High School Youth 6:00pm

Monday, January 11 Confirmation 6:00pm SVDP Meeting 6:30pm Baptism 7:00pm Stephen Ministry Meeting 7:00pm CL Meeting 7:00pm GS Meeting 7:00pm Women's Guild Meeting 7:00pm

Tuesday, January 12 Giltners Women's Group 9:00am Mary Jane's Bible Study 1:00pm RCIA 6:30pm Venturers 6:30pm

Wednesday, January 13 Saint Joseph's Men's Group 5:30am Children's Choir 5:30pm Adult Choir 7:00pm Youth Choir 7:00pm

Thursday, January 14 Mary Jane Bible Study 8:15am Adoration 12:00pm Holy Hour 5:00pm; Benediction 5:55pm SVDP Training 6:30pm Sojourners 7:00pm

Friday, January 15 Saturday, January 16 MASH 7:00am Pro-life Rosary 7:30am Choir Rehearsal 2:30pm

Sunday, January 17 Choir Rehearsal 7:00am RCIC 9:30am Choir Rehearsal 3:00pm CL Meeting 3:30pm High School Youth 6:00pm

Collection Counters this week: Wilma Fuller, Maryann Reyes, Barbara Higgins, Roger Dickerson

Sacristy Laundry this week: Denise Fritz

Collection Counters next week: Cyrene Brozovich, James Brozovich, Maryann Reyes, Barbara Higgins

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PARISH CALENDARMASS INTENTIONS

†Vernon Rapp †Robert Meddles

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Were you right? Look for the answer on the bulletin board on Monday!

Definition: Firmness of spirit. As a virtue, it is a steadiness of will in doing good in spite of difficulties faced in the performance of one’s duty.

DENVER MARCH FOR LIFESave the date for the Denver March for Life January 16, 2016. Details on the bulletin insert. Questions to Eloise Georgen at eegptg@msn.com.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RESUMES Religious Education classes will resume January 12th and 13th. We still have a few spots available for second semester. Registration forms are available on our web site www.nool.us, under resources> Religious Education. For additional information, contact Diane Irby 303-469-5171 or email d.irby@nool.us. Reminder, Religious Education is different than our specific preparation classes for the sacrament of First Communion, Penance and Confirmation, which generally take place on Monday nights.

FIRST CHOIR REHEARSAL, OPEN HOUSE, & WELCOME BACK PARTY

WEDNESDAY, JAN 13 at 7PM

Are you interested in singing at Nativity? Come check us out this Wednesday, Jan 13! Meet our excited group of singers, learn about all the beautiful music we will do in the spring, and share a fun time with other music lovers. Food and beverages will be provided. Please contact Dr Marchesi if interested in coming. See you there!

DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING?We have gathered many lost items over the past few weeks including a Volvo car key, purple boots, jewelry, gloves, hats, reading glasses, sunglasses and more! Please come to the front desk to claim.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY READY TO SERVE - ARE YOU?This summer, we announced the formation of a conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society here at Nativity. Interest in a Nativity conference of St. Vincent de Paul was overwhelming. We now ready to train interested volunteers to start making calls and assist poor families in our area. If you previously volunteered for SVdP - you'll receive a follow-up phone call/email shortly from the formation committee. And if you'd like to be involved in SVdP - we want to hear from you! We've scheduled a session for interested parishioners to be trained to serve as Vincentians on January 14, 2016 at 6:30pm. Please respond to Lynne Gallagher with any questions at l.gallagher@nool.us.

NATIVITY MEN'S LENTEN RETREATSave the date for Nativity Men's 2016 Lenten Retreat at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Dates are March 4-6. More details to come.

NATIVITY SCHOOL FUND GALA 2016 - AUCTION DONATIONSIf you have a new/unused item, gift card or service you would like to donate to the 2016 Gala we will be accepting donations through the following options: 1. Via the school website at school.nool.us and click on the Love Boat Gala link on the right side of the home page 2. Use the Gala donation form available at the front desk and the gathering area new information area 3. Ilene DuBey & Gala Committee will be accepting donations after all Masses the weekend of January 23-24. Thank you for your continued support!

For more information on the Knights of Columbus or becoming a Knight Please contact Jacob Starkovich at 720-937-4293 or visit kofc10961.org

GIVE THE GIFT OF YOUR FAITHJohn Lay has offered an internet Gospel sharing group tool to every family/small group at Nativity of Our Lord Parish on his Emmaus Institute website. A Gospel sharing group is a private place for you to share your thoughts and feelings on the Gospel for each week with members of your family or small community. Each week you may see a picture that refers to the Sunday Gospel reading, click on a link that takes you to the weekend’s scriptures, click on another link that takes you to commentaries, and/or write your comments, thoughts, and feelings in a forum for that week. To accept this gift simply send John an email with the name of your group (family name, a Saint’s name, or whatever you would like to name your group) and he will send you an “enrollment key” for you to share with the members of your family/group. John.lay@emmausinstitute.org

Pancake BreakfastThe Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast will be held after the 7:30 and 9:30am Masses this Sunday, January 10. Everyone is welcome. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee, milk and juice.

Recommended donation is $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 6 to 12 years old, or $15.00 per family. Children under 5 years old are free.

March for Life Saturday 1/16/16The March for Life will take place next Saturday, January 16th. The Keynote Speaker for the rally is Catholic Dr. Alan Keyes who has been a featured Pro-Life speaker for other pro-life events. He serves

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on the Catholic League Advisory Board and was a 3rd degree knight in Maryland. Saturday 1/16/16 Timeline of Events: 11:30am: Masses Downtown (Cathedral, Holy Ghost and St. Elizabeth of Hungary churches, total capacity of 2,000); 12:30 pm: After-Mass processions to the State Capitol building (300 E. Colfax) 1:00pm: Arrive at the Capitol. Get with your parish family & friends; 1:30pm: Rally begins (west steps of the Capitol) After the Rally (about 2:45pm): March begins (3/4 of a mile long) Buses will leave Nativity at 10:00am on Saturday, January 16 dropping riders off at the cathedral for Mass. Busses will return to Nativity following the March for Life. Contact Jen Kuzik at j.kuzik@nool.us or 303-469-5171 ext. 100 to reserve a spot on the bus. For more information, contact Philip Georgen at 303-469-8156 or Jeff Brown at 303-250-0112.

DO YOU HAVE A SPARE BEDROOM AVAILABLE FOR SHORT-TERM RENT?A 51 year-old, new-to-Colorado male is looking for a bedroom/bathroom to stay in short-term before his newly purchased home is available for move-in on March 1, 2016. About Richard: I am a 51 year old professional who is taking a job with the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System and working at the Oracle building site (Interlocken) in Broomfield, CO. I am married, but my wife has to stay back in Boise, ID until the end of the school year since she is a teacher. We have already

found a home to purchase, but we won't get occupancy until 3/1/2016. I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, non-foul language, fitness conscious, Catholic who just needs a bedroom and bathroom from 1/10/2016 to 2/29/2016. I am the Father of 3 adult (emancipated) children (my two sons are in the United States Air Force) I know it is short term, but I would greatly appreciate it! Please contact Jen at the front desk if you can help.

ESSAY COMPETITION WINNERSEach year the VFW sponsors a youth essay competition that gives students an opportunity to write essays that express their views on democracy. Students in grades 6-8, who are enrolled in public, private, or parochial schools in the U.S. are eligible to compete. The theme for the 2015-2016 essay competition was "What Freedom Means to Me." Students submitted a 300-400 word original essay on this theme. Congratulations to the following students who won the competition for the VFW Post 7945:6th Grade: First - Justin Hilmas, Second - Ally Christie, Third - Reese Peterson; 7th Grade: First - Gerald Meyers, Second - Lauren Davis, Third - McKenna Spinuzzi8th Grade: First - Matthew Barr, Second - Evangelina Martinez-Canedo, Third - Anna Martinez. Congratulations to the following students who won the competition for the VFW Post 4444:6th Grade: First - Xavier Fross, Second - Morgan Salter, Third - Madde Salter; 7th Grade: First - Sophia Parker, Second - Sarah Uhler, Third - Katelyn Hickey8th Grade: First - Jack Elliot, Second - Madeline Rouze, Third - Lillian Feauto

TIME OUT FOR FRIENDSHIPJoin TOFF (Women's Group) Tuesday, January 19, from 9:30 to 11:30am, as we welcome Fr. Accursio Ciaccio! He will share knowledge and insight on the Islam religion. We meet in Weibel I and II; childcare is available for a small fee and kids are always welcome in the mom's room too. We hope to see you there! For more information contact Teresa Fiedler at fiedler.teresa@gmail.com or 720-442-8122 or Rachelle Schowe at rachelle_schowe@yahoo.com or 720-519-3451.

YOUNG ADULTS BIBLE STUDY AND DINNERSojourners, Nativity's young adult group, is made up of post-high school adults and intended for fellowship and learning more about the Catholic faith together. Join us on Thursdays at 7:00pm for book study and fellowship. No preparation is required. The meetings will be held at the Frassati house (580 West 3rd Avenue Drive) and dinner will be provided. Questions? Contact Mollie at m.sundermeier@nool.us.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPAll high schoolers are invited to join us on Sunday evenings for our weekly meetings. Meetings are from 6:00-8:00pm at the Frassati house. Join us for fellowship, dinner, games, and discussion with Father Michael! Newcomers are always welcome! Questions, contact Diane at d.denfeld@nool.us or Mollie at m.sundermeier@nool.us.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPVenturers, Nativity's Middle School Youth Group, meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. All are welcome and encouraged to join us at the Frassati house (580 West 3rd Avenue Drive) for games,

WOMEN'S GUILD MEETINGThe next meeting of the Women’s Guild will be at 7:00pm, Monday, January 11, 2016 in Weibel II Hall. All ladies of the

parish are welcome and encouraged to attend. See you there! For more information, please call Nicki Battista 303-469-0670.

NATIVITY WIDOWS LUNCHEONBrunch will be on January 13 at 11:00am at the Egg and I. Please RSVP before noon on January 10. All widows are welcome! please call Mary Baylie at 303-466-1125 or Genny Lane at 303-466-9377.

DID YOU KNOW?Every lady parishioner, age 18 and older, is automatically a member of the Nativity Women’s Guild. There are no dues or fees!! Our goals are to promote fellowship among the ladies of the parish by affording them the opportunity to gather together, to share unique skills, to work for common purposes and to assist other parish groups as the need arises. Our general meetings are held the second Monday of the month August through June usually at 7pm. Dates and times are listed under the weekly activities in the bulletin. A brief 20-30 minute program or fun event may be scheduled for your information, enrichment or entertainment, and refreshments are served. The Guild is the largest service organization in the parish. There are many committees under the guild of which you may join to provide a specific service to the parish. Ladies, you are cordially invited to our meetings. Your suggestions are absolutely welcome and appreciated. Watch for the lady’s silhouette logo in the bulletin. This logo indicates the article is all about us!!

fellowship and a talk led by Father Accu. For more information, email Mollie at m.sundermeier@nool.us or Diane at d.denfeld@nool.us.

PROJECT RACHEL POST ABORTION HEALING HOTLINE 303-388-4491 ext. 153. Open 24 hours to women and men.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH - FOR YOU!Unite with Christians around the globe in the celebration of Christmas! Attend Mass in Vatican City with Pope Francis, enjoy beautiful musical concerts from Europe and travel to the sacred sites of the Holy Land- all by watching EWTN! Find EWTN in the Broomfield area by visiting www.ewtn.com and enrich your Faith this Advent and Christmas season!

ATTENTION NATIVITY LADIES: LENTEN RETREATDo you find yourself in need of time away for prayer, contemplation & listening to Our Merciful God? Lent begins early this year & now is the time to consider a Lenten Retreat. As Pope Francis has declared this a year of Mercy; what better way to prepare for lent then by attending a Silent Retreat led by a Benedictine nun. Dates are from Friday, February 5 - Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the Abbey of Walburga. If you are interested please email either Joan Bridges at: bridges84@msn.com or myself at marymcguire53@gmail.com. The cost will be $175, which includes your own room & meals. More information to follow.

ALTAR SERVERSWe welcome all boys and girls from the third grade up to be altar servers at Nativity. If you have any interest in serving, we invite you to fill out the form found at nool.us on the "Children" or "Middle Schoolers" page under the "Get Involved" tab. Contact: Anthony and MaryCatherine Bridges at servers@nool.us.

COUNSELING SERVICESBecky Kusick, M.A., L.P.C., offers counseling services through Nativity. Becky has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked in the field for over 20 years. Becky works with couples, children, and adults. For more information or for an appointment, call 303-907-6499.

GROWING HOMEWe will be hosting the Growing Home families from January 31 to February 6. This is a Ministry that Nativity has supported for many years. We host the families for 1 week at a time, 4 times a year. These are newly homeless families who just need some time and help to get back on their feet. We are always ready to welcome new volunteers and appreciate our loyal, long-time volunteers. Any questions please call 303.466.5226 or 303.324.4243 or email pamdetlefsen@gmail.com.

ARRUPE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL HELP WANTED Arrupe Jesuit High School has an opening for a part time activity bus driver. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:40-9:30am and 3:40-5:30pm. Applicants must be responsible, have an excellent driving record and be willing to work with high school students. A commercial driver’s license is not required. If interested, please contact: Tom Mallary at 720.726.3420, tmallary@arrupejesuit.com.

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daily life. Loving and forgiving are tangible and visible signs that faith has transformed our hearts and allow us to express God’s very life in ourselves. Loving and forgiving as God loves and forgives. This is a programme of life that can know no interruptions or exceptions, but it pushes us always to go farther without ever tiring, with the certainty of being sustained by the paternal presence of God.

This great sign of Christian life is then transformed into many other signs that are characteristic of the Jubilee. I think of those who will pass through one of the Holy Doors, which this year are the true Doors of Mercy. The Door points to Jesus himself, who said: “I am the door; if anyone enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (Jn 10:9). Passing through the Holy Door is the sign of our trust in the Lord Jesus who came not to judge but to save (cf. Jn 12:47). Be careful that no one rather swift or too shrewd tells you that you have to pay: no! Salvation is not paid for. Salvation is not bought. The Door is Jesus, and Jesus is gratis! He himself speaks about those who do not enter as they should, and he simply says that they are thieves and robbers. Again, be mindful: salvation is free. Passing through the Holy Door is a sign of the true conversion of our heart. When we pass through that Door it is good to remember that we must also keep the door of our heart wide open. I am before the Holy Door and I ask: “Lord, help me to thrust open the door of my heart!”. The Holy Year will not be very effective if the door of our heart does not allow the passage of Christ who urges us to go toward others, in order to bring him and his love. Thus, as the Holy Door stays open, because it is the sign of the welcome that God himself holds for us, may our door, that of the heart, also be always wide open so as to exclude no one. Not even he or she who bothers me: no one.

Another important sign of the Jubilee is confession. Approaching the Sacrament by which we reconcile ourselves with God is equal to directly experiencing his mercy. It is finding the Father who forgives: God forgives everything. God understands us even in our limitations, and he even understands us in our contradictions. Not only this, but He tells us with his love that precisely when we recognize our sins he is even closer and he spurs us to look forward. He says even more: that when we recognize our sins and we ask for forgiveness, there is a celebration in Heaven. Jesus celebrates: this is his mercy: let us not be discouraged. Onward, forward with this!

How often have I heard: “Father, I can’t forgive my neighbour, a coworker, the lady next door, my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law”. We have all heard this: “I can’t forgive”. But how can we ask God to forgive us, if we are unable to forgive? Forgiving is something great, yet forgiving is not easy, because our heart is poor and with its efforts alone we cannot do it. However, if we open ourselves up to welcome God’s mercy for ourselves, in turn we become capable of forgiveness. So often I have heard: “I couldn’t see that person: I hated her. But one day, I drew close to the Lord and I asked him to forgive my sins, and I forgave that person too”. These are everyday matters. And this opportunity is close to us.

Therefore, take courage! Let us live out the Jubilee by beginning with these signs that carry the great power of love. The Lord will accompany us in order to lead us to experience other important signs for our life. Take courage and step forward!