Jubilee social action

Jubilee information

This year of Jubilee is a Year of Hope. It is a time for a new beginning, rooted in the transformative power of God’s Kingdom. We are called to embrace hope and renewal through service and fraternity, particularly towards the least, and through responsibility for our “common home” the Earth “so abused and wounded.”
Pope Francis has invited us to reflect on six issues challenging us to live the Jubilee in our churches and communities today. The six social action themes are:

care for creation
food poverty
modern slavery
managing debt
forgiveness
rest

Pope Francis has emphasised how important social justice is in the Bible, and how our faith commands us to care for our communities. This section offers resources to help deal with the Jubilee issues.

Caritas Diocese of Plymouth has created a reflection guide which can be used by individuals or parishes to reflect on one or more themes relevant to their local area.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has a range of resources
SVP has a range of resources including a Vincentian reflection on how we can be Pilgrims of Hope in a Jubilee year. SVP Year of Jubilee – Pilgrims of Hope
CAFOD have a Jubilee Reflection Guide offering prayer and other resources.