Can we still be Doors of Mercy to others even if the Holy Doors have closed?

On Christmas Eve 2024, the late Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year by opening the Holy Doors, which now draw to a close on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. While the physical doors close, we are reminded that the door that truly matters is the door of our hearts - called to remain open in mercy, love, and forgiveness. Crossing the Holy Doors was an invitation to encounter God's mercy and to become doors of mercy to others. As we begin the new year with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, we are assured that we are not alone - Jesus is Emmanuel, God is with us. Guided by Mary, we entrust ourselves to the Lord, praying that His face may shine upon us and grant us peace.- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Sikstus Bapa Atawolo, C.Ss.R. (3 January 2026)