Online resources for an exceptional Lent and Easter

It has been very hard for all of us not to express our faith the way we are used to. But not everything is negative in this health crisis. If we cannot go outside, it’s time to go inside. We are all invited to stay at home, but we are also invited to stay even closer to God. This forced deprivation has triggered a wave of creative initiatives all over Europe and the Near East to connect our friends, communities and church assemblies, as Saint Ignatius said, in union of prayer. From online masses to reflections, from music shows to online personal support, Jesuits and partners are praying with you online.

A specialist from the Pontificia Comillas University in Madrid has summarised  the Guidelines for psychological care during quarantine in religious and priestly life”. The document is available in English here

You can find here many different initiatives throughout the territory of our Jesuit Conference. You are welcome to join many online activities such as prayer, retreats, accompaniment of lonely people or health care workers, formation talks, celebration of Holy Mass and also catechesis for children or workshops for teenagers. We have gathered a list of over 40 resources organized by Jesuits in 16 languages. All you need is an electronic device with Internet access. Click here to see the list of resources and links by Jesuit Provinces and languages.