Today formally concludes National Reconciliation Week. However, as a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition, we as a community still have a long way to go as we seek ways to restore broken relationships and great hurt. Let us pray for all who live in this ancient and holy land.
God of love and justice, we pray that our political, religious and community leaders act in the interests of all the people in this land... that they walk the talk of reconciliation. Lord, Hear Us. Lord, come walk with us towards peace and reconciliation.
God of love and justice, we pray for those who still suffer sadness because of the government policies of the past ... may they be healed by us walking the talk of your Gospel command to love. Lord Hear Us. Lord, come walk with us towards peace and reconciliation.
God of love and justice, we pray for those who are ostracised because they walk the talk of reconciliation. May our nation encourage and celebrate their work. Lord Hear Us. Lord, come walk with us towards peace and reconciliation.
God of love and justice, help us to learn the message of justice taught by Pope Francis who has instructed us to go out. Go out and share... go out and interact with our brothers and sisters, go out and share, go out and ask. Become your Word in body as well as spirit. Lord Hear Us. Lord, come walk with us towards peace and reconciliation.