Kochi: The 2025 Jubilee Year, celebrating the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World, will commence on December 24, 2024, and conclude on January 6, 2026. This special Jubilee, as established by Pope Francis, carries a profound message grounded in St. Paul's conviction that hope in Jesus Christ never disappoints (Romans 5:5). The central theme of this Jubilee is to invite the world to the shores of hope, as we commemorate the moment Jesus Christ became man, humbling Himself rather than clinging to His divine equality.

In the Jubilee Inauguration message, released by the Holy Father on May 9, 2024, Pope Francis outlines the challenges facing the modern world and the contemporary Church. He offers solutions that advocate for a transformative shift in attitudes, urging us to anchor our lives in the hope that comes from faith in Jesus Christ, our Savior. To overcome the difficulties of life—such as misunderstandings, suffering, loneliness, poverty, feelings of unworthiness, wars, and divisions—we must place our hope in the conviction that eternal life awaits us. Belief in this eternal promise, found in Jesus, strengthens us to face life's trials with resilience. The lives of countless individuals throughout the Church's history stand as a testament to this enduring hope.

The key question during this Jubilee is whether, in celebrating the Incarnation, our lives can also serve as a beacon of hope to others. If we can offer hope to those we encounter—through our actions, words, and presence—then this Jubilee becomes a celebration of our own lives. The true revival of the Incarnation in today's world happens when we share the mercy of the God who became human, engaging with others in both their joys and suffering. By living out these values every day, we allow the light of hope to shine on those around us. Through a life filled with hope and acts of mercy, our own lives can embody the spirit of this Great Jubilee, as emphasized by the Syro-Malabar Vision editorial.