Throughout the jubilee year, Holy Doors will be opened including the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit and the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. Faithful who make a pilgrimage and pass through a holy door receive a plenary indulgence.
The Holy Door –
The Door of Mercy is open to the public on the first Friday of every month 9:00am – 2:00pm and every Sunday afternoon 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Groups of 15 + may make an appointment for other times on the Cathedral.
What has to be done to gain an indulgence when visiting the Holy Door?
1. In order to be capable of gaining an indulgence one must be baptized, not excommunicated, and in the state of grace at least at the completion of the prescribed works.
2. To gain a plenary indulgence, in addition to excluding all attachment to sin, even venial sin, it is necessary to fulfill the following three conditions:
A. Sacramental confession
B. Eucharistic Communion
C. Prayer for the intention of the Holy Father (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, or any other prayers)
A plenary indulgence can be acquired only once in the course of a day.
Doors leading to the Holy Door
Some pilgrims to the Holy Door have requested the texts from the doors at the Cathedral leading to the Holy Door. These provide material for meditation during this Year of Mercy. They are attached at https://aod.app.box.com.
From the Archdiocese of Detroit
Paschal Candle: Thank You
A sincere thanks to a parish member for writing a check of $350.00 to pay off the purchase of the Easter Candle. There were several others who came forward too, but we took the check that came first. I cannot thank you enough for being so willing and generous. For the other donors that were willing to give, as for now you, can hold on to your money, there will be many other opportunities in the future for certain things in the Church and we will surely bring it to your attention.
God Bless you all.