Opening the Holy Door: Hope-Filled Scripture Reflections from St. Peter's Basilica is a spiritual delight.

Author Joan Watson has created a book that helps readers understand the significance of the Holy Door, which is only open in Jubilee Years such as 2025.

The bronze panels of the door propel visitors into the mystery of salvation history. For those who long to make a pilgrimage to Rome but lack the resources or stamina, this insightful book helps to guide readers on an intense spiritual journey.

In the end, this work offers lessons in hope--a virtue which can be in short supply in our desperation-saturated world.

The book is appropriate for both solo learning and group study and is a joy to ponder, especially during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

I enjoyed this book, but it was not as captivating as the other books I read with prayers and guidance. I wish there was overall more about the Basilica itself. Otherwise, I have nothing to complain about, it was a fun read and every enjoyable.

I received a free copy of, Opening the Holy Door, by Joan Watson, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. There is a door at St. Peters Basilica that is only opened every twenty-five years. The Holy door is on the north side of St. Peters Basilica, people who enter receive a special blessing just by passing through the door! I have never heard of this door before. This was a very interesting reads, with beautiful pictures and prayers.