{"product_id":"opening-the-holy-door","title":"Opening the Holy Door","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eThe Door Has Closed. The Invitation Endures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eThe Jubilee Year of Hope may have drawn to a close, and the Holy Doors of Rome may now be shut—but the grace they signify is not bound by a calendar. What the Church celebrated in 2025 was not a moment confined to history, but a living invitation: to conversion, renewal, and hope rooted in Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eDuring that extraordinary year, pilgrims from around the world crossed the threshold of St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a time of profound spiritual renewal for the Church. The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, and the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, coincided with a remarkable resurgence of faith—especially among young people rediscovering the beauty and depth of Catholicism. Though the Jubilee has ended, its fruits continue to unfold in the lives of believers everywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eOpening the Holy Door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e invites you to step into that ongoing story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eWhether you were able to make a pilgrimage to Rome or experienced the Jubilee from afar—or whether you’re encountering its meaning for the first time—this book offers a deeper encounter with the heart of the Catholic faith. Scripture teacher and veteran Rome tour guide Joan Watson leads you panel by panel through the sixteen bronze images of the Holy Door, revealing each as a chapter in the great story of salvation. Through prayerful insight and biblical reflection, she shows how your own life is woven into God’s continuing work of redemption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eAlong the way, you will:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 12.0pt 0in 60.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eEncounter angelic messengers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e—from the loss of hope in Eden to its fulfillment at the Annunciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 12.0pt 0in 60.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eReturn to pivotal moments in Christ’s life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e, from his Incarnation and Baptism to his Passion and Death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 12.0pt 0in 60.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eStep into scenes of healing, repentance, and faith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e during Jesus’s earthly ministry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 12.0pt 0in 60.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eRecognize yourself in the weaknesses and transformations of Christ’s followers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e, from Peter and Thomas to Saul’s dramatic conversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; margin: 0in 12.0pt 0in 60.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eMeditate on the gifts of the Holy Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e—the true Giver of Hope—who continues to draw us into a living relationship with God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eEven with the Jubilee year behind us, the meaning of the Holy Door remains before us. \u003ci\u003eOpening the Holy Door\u003c\/i\u003e helps you reflect on the enduring significance of that sacred threshold and connects your faith to the people, stories, and promises that have shaped Christians for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eThis is more than a guide to a moment now past—it is an invitation to ongoing renewal. The door may no longer be physically open, but the call to step more deeply into the life of the Church still stands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67640341397594,"sku":"1-64680-387-6","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1367\/3818\/files\/9781646803873.jpg?v=1791488516","url":"https:\/\/deaconstore.com\/products\/opening-the-holy-door","provider":"Deacon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}