“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?"
Isaiah 58:6
The following is a short selection of resources that you may find useful for your own prayers and reflections during this season of Lent.
The Lenten season commences for the Western Churches on 14 February 2024 and Great Lent on 18 March for the Orthodox Christian Churches.
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Join the global pilgrimage - learn more and sign up here - https://www.gazaceasefirepilgrimage.com/ This Lent, Christian groups from around the globe are launching the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. Already, 59 cities in 8 countries are hosting a walk the length of Gaza (about 40km) to raise funds for humanitarian relief and support for refugees. It is also a show of solidarity and protest calling for an enduring and sustained ceasefire, access to humanitarian assistance, release of all hostages on both sides, and an end of occupation so a just peace can begin. In Australia, there are already walks planned in Melbourne, Byron Bay, Darwin, Gembrook. They are looking for organising help in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Canberra. If you can lend a hand in any of these places, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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“Together we are going to listen deeply on Country to the cry of the earth and the people of Gaza." Rev Alex Sangster Listen to Rev Alex Sangster, Advocate for the Assembly Working for Justice Circle explain why she is joining the Melbourne pilgrimage. (UCA News) |
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True Freedom Lent Resource addressing Modern Slavery (World Council of Churches) The Clewer Initiative, on behalf of the Church of England, has worked with the World Council of Churches to produce a global 6 week Lent course to help Christians learn about the challenges of modern slavery and human trafficking. Based upon Paul’s letter to the Galatians with its great theme of bondage and freedom, the course offers an opportunity for people to prayerfully consider how best they can make a creative contribution. Participants will discover the six-week Lent course that blends theological insights with practical knowledge about modern slavery. It includes facts, case studies, Bible readings, reflections, and actionable points to deepen the understanding and inspire action against slavery. True Freedom | Launch of Lent Resource addressing Modern Slavery (World Council of Churches) Jan 18, 2024 Midnight AEDT Melbourne. Registration here.
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"God's Own Country" Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) Lenten Study 2024 First Nations leaders and clergy from the Anglican Church, generously offer theological insights and personal reflections that help us to hear the VOICE of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of faith. Based on the Seven Days of Creation and with stunningly beautiful paintings by the Rev’d Aunty Robyn Davis, ‘God’s Own Country’ is an essential, life-giving and challenging study. Cost: $12 a copy. Postage and handling is $12 (flat rate) You can pre-order your copies now from www.intothedesert.org
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A Resurrected Life Evangelisation Brisbane (Catholic) 2024 Lent Resource Contemplations inspired by a short text of Scripture from the day’s Gospel reading, followed by reflections on how to put the Word into practice, to guide you through 5–10 minutes of daily prayer during the six weeks of Lent. Cost: $6 per copy from www.evangelisationbrisbane.org.au
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Links to other online resources |
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Websites that have Lenten resources you may like to visit are:
NB - We will continue to add new links to this page in the lead-up to Lent 2024. If your Church or group has a resource you would like to recommend and share please get in touch with us through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..au |
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Bookshop purchases |
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The Sanctuary for Lent 2024 By Abigail Browka Available to order from Mediacom Cost: $3.00 - $22.50 Order now for delivery mid-January 2024. Sold in packs of 10 booklets Back order through print on demand applies to this title. |
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By Jonathan Schkade Cost: $7.00 Available from Koorong books |
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Browse more Lenten Studies available through: |
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Be Gracious to Me: Daily Devotions
