Jubilee Year

Scripture readings on Jubilee Themes

Suggested Scripture Readings on the six Jubilee Themes

Parish reflection guide

Step-by-step guide for group reflections this Jubilee.

Social Action Guide

Six issues challenging us to live the Jubilee.

Poverty and the Un-holy

The Jerusalem elites who Jesus clashes with prioritise the Purity codes.

Purity and Debt

These codes apply to the table, the household and the sanctuary.

Jesus’ Interpretation of the Torah

In Galilee the Torah was in dispute so Jesus’ teaching and action reveal how he read and interpreted the Scriptures

Jesus and the Proclamation of Jubilee

In Galilee Jesus develops rituals of reversal and we begin to see interpretations of the Great Tradition.

The vision of Jubilee in Deuteronomy

A series of laws about debts, which can be found in Deuteronomy 15 and 24.

Jubilee in the Catholic Church

In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or ‘Holy Year’ was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation. 

Caring for Our Communities

This Jubilee Year reminds us that our policies and practises can be challenged.

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