Prayer

Prayer

The world’s most famous Australian treasure Mungo Man, returned to his home on Friday 17th November, 2017. Mungo Man was removed from his burial site in 1974, without permission from the local traditional Aboriginal custodians. The sacredness of his return cannot go unnoticed. Let us join with The Traditional Owners in spirit and prayer. They prayer below has been adapted from the prayer recited upon Mungo Man’s return in 2017.

As a community, let us pray for our needs and the needs of the First Peoples. 

Creator Spirit, 

We give thanks for the Traditional Custodians who have worked tirelessly for peace and

 justice. 

May they be a source of hope and inspiration to future generations who will remember Mungo Man’s story of loss and return.

We pray that all who live on the lands in Australia, will come to understand the importance of this story as a way of learning to love the land which is embracing and shaping them.

May the spirit of Mungo Man rest in peace.

Amen