Embracing Mercy and Hope for the Jubilee Year

Join Oscar and Joan Watson, Catholic speaker, writer, and pilgrim formation manager at Verso Ministries, for an enlightening journey into the Jubilee year!

Discover the rich symbolism of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica and its profound connection to God's boundless mercy. Joan shares powerful insights from her upcoming book, Opening the Holy Door, offering reflections that will inspire your faith. The episode concludes with an uplifting conversation about gratitude, hope, and the exciting possibilities of future pilgrimages with Verso Ministries. Tune in and prepare your heart for the Jubilee year this Advent season!

About the Author

Joan Watson—a Catholic speaker, writer, and podcaster—is the associate editor of Integrated Catholic Life and the pilgrim formation manager for Verso Ministries. Watson earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Christendom College and a master’s degree in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has worked for the Church and various religious apostolates for more than fifteen years. She is the founder of Living 1 John 1, an online community dedicated to helping Catholics pray and love scripture. Watson lives in South Bend, Indiana.