Christmas Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, whose entry into our world we celebrate today. Fill our hearts with the peace that only He provides. 

Amen.

2025 Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity 
and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mother

Dear God, Saints Anne and Joachim, in gratitude for the gift of life, presented Mary in the Temple. Help all young parents to see in them a model of dependence on your providence and may similar consecrations in today’s world prepare saints for the Church of tomorrow.

As we venerate the glorious memory
of the most holy Virgin Mary, grant, we pray, O Lord, through her intercession,
that we, too, may merit to receive the fullness of your grace. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen

11 November - Remembrance Day

We Will Remember Them 

Dear Lord,

We honor our war dead and all that have given their lives in service,

worthy men and women

who gave their best

when they were called upon

to serve and protect their country.

We pray that you will bless them, Lord,

for their unselfish service,

bless them abundantly,

for the hardships they faced,

for the sacrifices they made.

We respect them, we thank them,

we honor them, we are proud of them,

and we pray that you will watch over

these special people

and bless them with peace and happiness.

In Jesus’ name we pray for Peace in this beautiful world – Amen.

Prayer for All Saints Day

Dear God,
thank you for the example of the Saints.
I desire to join in their company,
worshiping you forever in Heaven.

Please help me follow their footsteps,
and yours, Jesus Christ.

Please help me to conform
myself to Your image,
seeking Your will in all things,
as the Saints did.

Please help me to devote myself,
and all that I do, to Your glory,
and to the service of my neighbors.

Amen.

Reflection

Prayer for the Navy

Eternal God, creator of the heavens and ruler of the raging seas, take under your powerful protection and bless all members of the Royal Australian Navy.  

Preserve us from the dangers of the sea and air, and the violence of the enemy, and so strengthen us that we may faithfully serve our Sovereign and the people of the Commonwealth of Australia.  

With the help of others who love freedom, may we be able to ensure security for all those who lawfully navigate the seven seas, and by our efforts maintain for people everywhere the possibility of serving you in peace and justice all through their lives.  We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work.

I give you my feet to go your way.

I give you my eyes to see as you do.

I give you my tongue to speak your words.

I give you my mind that you may think in me.

I give you my spirit That you may pray in me.

Above all I give you my heart that you may love in me, your father, and all of mankind.

I give you my whole self that you may grow in me, so that it is you, Lord Jesus, who lives and works and prays in me.
Amen.

Prayer for Priests and Deacons

Father, you have appointed your Son Jesus Christ eternal High Priest. 

Guide those he has chosen to be ministers of word and sacrament and help them do be faithful in fulfilling the ministry they have received. 

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 

Amen.