National Lament Week of Prayer and Prophetic Witness - a symbolic action showing that we lament the treatment of people seeking asylum in Australia and are standing in solidarity with these people, our sisters and brothers. Prayer of the Community. Leader: As Christians seeking to integrate our response to the justice issues of the day with our belief in God and our participation with Christ to establish the reign of God in today’s world, sometimes we face an issue that seems overwhelming. Our efforts appear futile. We pray, believing our God hears our prayer. 1. We pray for the women, men and children who embark on hazardous journeys seeking freedom and dignity. God hear us All: God hear our prayer 2. We pray that the Australian community may experience a change of heart, and welcome those who come to our shores. God hear us All: God hear our prayer 3. We pray for an end to the violence and poverty that displace so many of our sisters and brothers from their homes and homelands. God hear us All: God hear our prayer 4. We pray that all Australian political parties may come to an awareness of their legal and moral responsibilities to people seeking asylum and refuge. God hear us All: God hear our prayer 5. Pope Francis has made it clear that the gospel and politics do mix. May his invitation to leaders to see government as service and to practice the two virtues of a leader, love for the people and humility, be heeded. God hear us All: God hear our prayer Leader: Awaken our hearts and deepen our commitment to work for a world where every person is able to live with dignity and freedom. Grant us the wisdom and courage to stand in solidarity, so that together and with You we will find ways to fullness of life for all people. All: Amen FULL TEXT HERE: file:///Users/Nouwen/Downloads/Prayer-National%20Lament%20Week%20of%20Prayer%202014.pdf
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 06:42:39 +0000
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