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PrayersPeace at HomeWar constantly engrosses parts of <strong>the</strong> Middle E<strong>as</strong>tWe here at home in Australia call for peaceAs we believe we live in a peaceful countryDo We ReallyWith fights breaking out over racial issuesWith discrimination <strong>to</strong> those different than <strong>the</strong>majorityWith <strong>as</strong>saults, murders, drugs, homeless peopleand insultsHow can we call for peace far away?When we ourselves haven’t achieved peace at homefirstOur Fa<strong>the</strong>r, we <strong>as</strong>k of you <strong>to</strong> forgive us for ourwrongs in opposing peaceAnd <strong>to</strong> help us <strong>to</strong> understand and live <strong>the</strong> way youintended us <strong>to</strong> live <strong>as</strong> your peopleWe <strong>as</strong>k for <strong>the</strong> power <strong>to</strong> accept people for who <strong>the</strong>yareAnd <strong>to</strong> help us achieve peace in Australia. Amen(Cameron Hancock)O God of knowledge.Efforts in ExamsDuring this important ph<strong>as</strong>e of our schoolingWe are faced with testing and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>as</strong>sessmentWe request not that you give us <strong>the</strong> results wedesireBut he results we deserveWe <strong>as</strong>k of you, almighty and merciful LordThat you guide us through this time of testingAnd deliver us out <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r end <strong>as</strong> menNot men who regret <strong>the</strong>ir lack of effortOr men who are bo<strong>as</strong>tful about <strong>the</strong>ir resultsBut men who can be proud of <strong>the</strong>ir effortsAnd who can honestly say that <strong>the</strong>y have put <strong>the</strong>irbest forwardAmen (Cameron Hancock and Jeremy Sears<strong>to</strong>n)Lord, Give us <strong>the</strong> strength <strong>to</strong> face life’s challenges.Prayer for CourageShow us that courage is not about being fearless but about being scared and having <strong>the</strong> faith in ourselvesand <strong>the</strong> faith in you <strong>to</strong> keep moving forward. Amen (Mark Gordon)Prayer for HealthHoly LordToday we <strong>as</strong>k you <strong>to</strong> look after people who are not <strong>as</strong> healthy <strong>as</strong> ourselves.Give <strong>the</strong>m strength <strong>to</strong> face <strong>the</strong>ir illness and relief from <strong>the</strong>ir pain.Help us <strong>to</strong> appreciate our own good health, <strong>to</strong> never take it for granted and <strong>to</strong> treat ourbodies and ourselves with respect. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.(Mark Gordon and Trent Rouhan)Providing quality Catholic education for boys since 189911

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