Reflection 

NAIDOC Week

Keep the Fire Burning - Strong in Faith

This week at St Bede's we gather as one community to honour and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and contributions of our First Nations Peoples. Let’s open our hearts to their wisdom and spirituality, recognising Christ’s presence in stories and traditions. May we share grace, healing, and transformation for all.

Let us pray...

Creator God,

We thank you, for light, love and life,and leading us on paths to goodness. 

Help keep our feet on those good paths.

Strengthen all involved in the ministry of reconciliationand guide minds and hands to the good works you have prepared for us ahead of time.

Help us in times of frustration, hurt, and despair,encourage and strengthen the very core of who we are - made in your image.

May community be strong,and tender to those who are in need. Inspire people to become strong in optimism and at the same time aware of our need for your help - help us to be humble - close to the Earth and connect with you, your creation, and each other.

Help all to take our place - to soberly evaluate where you would have us be,and what you would have us do,and for us to see success in all those things.

We pray for our nation, for unity, for community, for love to be exalted.

Ngawa (Yes: Amen)

By Adam Gowen, Listen to the Heart website.

Artwork (image): Pentecost painting by Magda Lee, Gracie Mosquito and Imelda Gugamen (Balgo Community), visit NATSICC website to read the story behind the artwork.