In December 2024, the late 教皇弗朗西斯 declared 2025 a 禧年的希望, encouraging all to “look beyond the darkness of the world today to the hope that all find through a 新葡京娱乐城 in Christ, and to offer hope to others.”

Now, Saint Leo University will share songs and words of hope through its 朝圣者的希望禧年2025音乐会, at 10月8日，周三，晚上7点，在圣利奥修道院教堂. The Abbey Church also is one of the six churches designated as official places of 朝圣之旅 for the jubilee year for the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg.

教皇利奥十四世说：“我们现在庆祝的禧年帮助我们认识到，希望是快乐的永恒源泉。”

Saint Leo University’s 英语，音乐和艺术系 and the 天主教徒的身份 Advisory Committee are hosting the event (免费，但欢迎网上捐款) to spread that joy to the community through 音乐 as well as to showcase the talents of its students and faculty members.

什么是禧年？
The practice of observing a jubilee year has ancient roots with Pope Boniface VIII instituting the first 基督教 Jubilee in 1300. 美国天主教主教会议指出，禧年是“天主教会祈祷、反思和忏悔的特殊时期”，也是“慈悲、宽恕和慈善行为的特殊时期”。

在宣布2025年为希望禧年时，教皇方济各引用了罗马书5:15：“希望不会令人失望，因为上帝的爱已经通过赐给我们的圣灵倾注在我们心中。”

2025年禧年的主题是“希望的朝圣者”，参与者将前往罗马或前往当地的天主教教堂朝圣。 但关键的信息是传播希望和分享上帝的爱。 教宗方济各在宣布禧年时说：“在圣年期间，我们被召唤为那些经历各种苦难的兄弟姐妹们提供切实的希望标志。”

Much like the jubilee hymn 希望的朝圣者 which includes, “Like a flame my hope is burning, may my song arise to you: Source of 新葡京娱乐城 that has no ending, on 新葡京娱乐城’s path, I trust in you,” the university is planning a concert that will uplift and inspire.

Under the direction of Dr. Cynthia Selph, director of 音乐 and 音乐 ministry, performances will feature all types of 音乐 — from classic hymns to songs by The Beatles and contemporary 基督教 artists.

门票及捐款

圣利奥修道院教堂的座位将先到先坐。 参加会议的学生将在佛罗里达州33574，St. Leo, 33701 County Road 52，校园停车场找到停车位。

Admission donations of $5 will be accepted 在线 and funds will support Saint Leo’s 音乐 programs.

无障碍及资讯
For information, contact Dr. Cynthia Selph via email at [email protected].

Requests for accommodations can be made by emailing [email protected]. For more information, visit saintleo.edu/accommodations.