Lent Resources from around Australia

A Spirit of Mercy: The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

Produced by the Archbishop's Office for Evangelisation

Originally produced as part of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, the resource continues to offer rich and poignant reflections on how we might be the face of God’s mercy to the world. This booklet contains a series of reflections on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy with reflection questions for use by individuals or in a group setting.

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Up from the Waters: Reflections for Lent

Produced by Evangelisation Brisbane

Book, DVD, CD. Gospel Reflections by Fr Tony Chiera (Vicar General, Diocese of Bunbury) and Dr Jason McFarland (Assistant Director, ACU Centre for Liturgy). Prayers by Erica Marshall. The elements for each week of the program are: prayer (opening and closing prayers in the book, hymn on audio), Gospel (book and audio), Gospel Reflections (book, audio and video) questions for reflection and sharing (book) and Living Our Baptismal Call (suggestions and ideas for living as a ‘missionary disciple’ day to day).

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Project Compassion

Produced by Caritas Australia

Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of the Catholic congregation and caring supporters throughout Australia to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Project Compassion demonstrates how love for our neighbours can transform lives this year. Starting on Ash Wednesday, 1st March, we are sharing stories from people in Philippines, Timor Leste, Indigenous Australia, Vietnam, and Fiji. Their stories humble and inspire us, and show how your contributions to Project Compassion help people build better lives for themselves, their families and their communities.

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Stories of Hope (Includes Teacher Notes)

Produced by the Olympic Village Exodus Community

In Stories of Hope, twelve people from the Olympic Village Exodus Community of West Heidelberg share stories of their journeys from lives of poverty, hurt, stigma and abuse to a place where they now feel valued and appreciated. These people, previously unheard, have powerful stories that needed to be shared. Now they speak about things of life and of God that others might only dream of. The stories are a useful medium for opening up discussions of social justice: of poverty, disconnection, isolation and their causes. The book is accompanied by Teachers Notes, which may be used in parish groups and classrooms this Lenten season.

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HOPE

Diocese of Wollongong

This Lenten weekly program produced by the Wollongong Diocese, primarily for group use, is based on the Sunday Scripture readings following on from the Year of Mercy – as where there is mercy, there is hope. Reflections are led by Mr Shane Dwyer (NCE Director) and Sr Hilda Scott OSB.

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Welcoming Jesus in Lent

Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn

Available as a DVD or digital download. Includes weekly reflection from Archbishop Christopher Prowse, Gospel reading, personal faith stories from local Catholics, and reflection questions to initiate group discussions. Engaging in the program provides an opportunity for participants to reflect on their own conversion story. For parish-based groups, prayer companions, staff reflections, families and individuals.

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Lectio Divina - Broken Bay

PDF booklet/individual weekly sessions or online weekly resource, which includes video recording of the Bishops' reflections. Contributions by Australian Bishops: Most Rev Paul Bird, CSsR, Most Rev Eugene Hurley, Most Rev Peter Ingham, Most Rev Columba Macbeth-Green, OSPPE, Most Rev Michael McCarthy, Most Rev Greg O’Kelly, SJ, Most Rev Anthony Randazzo.

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Covenant

Archdiocese of Perth

A small groups program that includes: reflection on the Sunday readings, discussion notes, art and environment suggestions, music for the Lent and Easter seasons, children's Lent activities, Second Rite of Reconciliation, and universal prayer.

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