Prayer and Deepest Sympathy

We offer our prayerful support to the Campey family on the recent passing of Leslie Murphy, grandfather of Summer, (Year 12).  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.

 I do not give to you as the world gives. 

Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” 

 John 14:27

God of Comfort and Peace,

We hold in our prayers and hearts the police officers who were shot in Porepunkah, 

while serving the community.

We pray for their families, colleagues, and all who carry the weight of this tragedy.

Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, help us bring healing where there is injury,

courage where there is fear, and compassion where there is sorrow.

We give thanks for all who serve to protect and care for others, especially first responders.

May their commitment and service remind us of the sacredness of life 

and our shared responsibility to create everlasting peace.

Situations such as this can lead us to feeling we can’t do very much to help those who are suffering or to change what has taken place. In our own lives and contexts though, we can do something very powerful. We can create peace and love.

God of Hope, help us grow Your peace.

Where violence breaks lives, help us sow seeds of healing.

Where division grows, help us plant unity.

Where despair lingers, help us awaken hope.

Let the transformative power of peace and love begin with us,

And may it flow outward from us to all creation,

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. 

May they rest in peace.

Amen.