Reflection
Acknowledgement of Country
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge that Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne are situated on the lands of the five language groups that make up the Kulin Nations, who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge their continued deep spiritual connection and relationship to Country. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and future, and commit to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
We acknowledge that Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne are situated on the lands of the five language groups that make up the Kulin Nations, who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge their continued deep spiritual connection and relationship to Country. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and future, and commit to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
Prayerfully, humbly, but boldly, we walk together toward the vision of an ‘open’ Catholic school that goes forth in dialogue with everyone.
Prayer for the people of Syria and Turkey
Prayer for the people of Syria and Turkey
We pray for the people of Central Turkey and North West Syria, whose lives have been devastated by the earthquake. Be present O Lord, our Good Shepherd, to bring comfort, relief, shelter and human kindness. Shield the people who suffer, condole those who are bereaved, prosper the provision of relief, strengthen the work of emergency teams and shine your light and hope in the midst of despair.
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our light in all things.