Liturgical Calendar

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. 

Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. 

PRAYER FOR THE JOURNEY OF HEALING

Almighty and loving God, you who created ALL people in your image, 

Lead us to seek your compassion as we listen to the stories of our past. 

You gave your only Son, Jesus, who died and rose again so that sins will be forgiven. 

We place before you the pain and anguish of dispossession of land, language, lore, culture and family kinship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced. 

We live in faith that all people will rise from the depths of despair and hopelessness. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have endured the pain and loss of loved ones, through the separation of children from their families. 

We are sorry and ask Your forgiveness Touch the hearts of the broken, homeless and inflicted and heal their spirits. 

In your mercy and compassion walk with us as we continue our journey of healing to create a future that is just and equitable. 

Lord, you are our hope.  

Amen.