Archbishop Philip's Prayer for Melbournefor this beautiful and vibrant city:
for its diversity of people and cultural life,
for its industry and commerce,
for its hospitals and agencies of care,and
for its places of learning, recreation and worship.
God of compassion,we pray
for all who live and work in this city and
for those who visit here:
open our hearts to welcome the stranger,
shelter the homeless,befriend the lonely,care for the needy, and
offer hope to those in despair,
for these are your people.
God of community, Giver of life, of love and hope,
hear our prayers for the welfare of this city.
Amen
Translation: God of compassion - you are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You are at home, at school, at work with all generations. Thank you. Lord help me to care for others. For they are your people, Amen.
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Dr Philip Freier, Archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
