The following is a short selection of resources that you may find useful for your own prayers and reflections during this season of Lent.
This lenten season commences for the Western Churches on 2 March 2022 and 7 March for the Orthodox Christian Churches.
The Farewell Messages of Jesus
David Mulready
2022 Lenten Study: The Farewell Messages of Jesus (John 13-20)
Forty daily devotions to explore John’s account of the last weeks of Jesus’ earthly ministry as he prepares his disciples for his departure.
Available from Koorong books
Lent: A Calendar of Devotions 2022
By Danielle Kim
***coming soon ***
Available on back-order from Mediacom
Cost: $2.75
Sacred Space for Lent 2022
By: The Irish Jesuits
Sacred Space for Lent is a simple way to build a richer relationship with God and embrace the Lenten season as a sacred space.
Available from – Booktopia
Cost $ 13.05
11th WCC Assembly Lent Bible Study
Part of a series of Bible studies in preparation for the WCC 11th Assembly, this third text was written by Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata is the general secretary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches. Read the Bible Study HERE
Forgiveness: A Study Guide**
Ecumenical collaboration – Lenten Study for 2022
The aim of these Studies is to help individuals and communities with healing and new beginnings.
An online version, with additional resources is on the website of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture: www.acc-c.org.au
Repairing the Breach
Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) – Lenten Study for 2022
Seven studies that take you from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday.
The Mission of God is to repair the breach. The people of God are participants in that work.
Climate for Change
Climate for Change is a challenge to take our love and responsibility for the world seriously. Many of us have known for some time that we need not only to ‘care’ but also to ‘act’. Climate for Change urges people of faith and hope to become activists for a sustainable future. Our children and grandchildren will inherit the fruit of our decisions. Read more and get the free downlaod here.
Lent Event
These studies are an exploration of what the Bible says about some key issues in global mission. They aim to help you explore a model of mission partnership that is respectful, mutual and life giving. Available via free download or order full-colour A5 booklets. For more information and to download, Click Here.
Common Grace
Common Grace put out a call people across these lands now called Australia to mix their creativity with their enthusiasm for creation and climate justice and knit scarves that tell the truth of our warming climate. Read more Here. If you would like to knit a scarf, click here
Prayerful Colouring
Lectionary art for intergenerational colouring in worship
Purchase here
Give up something for lent in solidarity with our global neighbours
Live simply, so others can simply live.
Lent Event calls you to join other Christians in a pledge to give up or take up something in solidarity with those who live with less. Learn about how to be a good global neighbour through the Lent Event Bible study series. For more information, Click Here