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
PrayersPrayer <strong>to</strong> The Holy SpiritLeader: Come Holy Spirit, fill <strong>the</strong> hearts of yourfaithful and kindle in <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> fire of your love.Send forth your Spirit and <strong>the</strong>y shall be created.All: And you shall renew <strong>the</strong> face of <strong>the</strong> earth.Leader: 0, God, who by <strong>the</strong> light of <strong>the</strong> HolySpirit,did instruct <strong>the</strong> hearts of your faithful people,grantthat by <strong>the</strong> same Holy Spirit we may be truly wiseandever enjoy his consolations, through Christ OurLord,Amen.The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r almighty, crea<strong>to</strong>r ofheaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His onlySon, our Lord. He w<strong>as</strong> conceived by <strong>the</strong> power of <strong>the</strong>Holy Spirit; born of <strong>the</strong> Virgin Mary. He sufferedunder Pontius Pilate, w<strong>as</strong> crucified, died and w<strong>as</strong>buried. He descended <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> dead, on <strong>the</strong> third day Herose again. He <strong>as</strong>cended in<strong>to</strong> heaven seated at <strong>the</strong>right hand of God <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r almighty. From <strong>the</strong>nce,He shall come again <strong>to</strong> judge <strong>the</strong> living and <strong>the</strong> dead.I believe in <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit, <strong>the</strong> Holy Catholic Church,<strong>the</strong> communion of saints, <strong>the</strong> forgiveness of sins, <strong>the</strong>resurrection of <strong>the</strong> body and <strong>the</strong> life everl<strong>as</strong>ting.Amen.The Confiteor (I confess)I confess <strong>to</strong> Almighty God, and you my bro<strong>the</strong>rsandsisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, inwhat I have done, in what I have failed <strong>to</strong> do.And I <strong>as</strong>k Blessed Mary, ever-virgin, all <strong>the</strong> angelsandsaints, and you my bro<strong>the</strong>rs and sisters, <strong>to</strong> pray forme<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord our God.Leader: May Almighty God have mercy on us,forgive us our sins, and bring us in<strong>to</strong>everl<strong>as</strong>ting life.All: Amen.The Regina CoeliFrom E<strong>as</strong>ter Sunday until Pentecost)Leader: Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia.All: For He whom you did merit <strong>to</strong> bear,Alleluia.Leader: H<strong>as</strong> risen, <strong>as</strong> He said, Alleluia.All: Pray for us <strong>to</strong> God, Alleluia.Leader: Rejoice and be glad, 0 Virgin Mary,Alleluia.All: For <strong>the</strong> Lord h<strong>as</strong> truly risen, Alleluia.Leader: Let us pray.God our Fa<strong>the</strong>r, you give joy <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> world by <strong>the</strong>resurrection ofyonr Son, OUf Lord, Jesus Christ.Through <strong>the</strong> prayers, love and fellowship of HisMo<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> Virgin Mary, bring us <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> happinessof eternal life. We <strong>as</strong>k this through <strong>the</strong> same Jesus,risen and alive, who reigns with you and <strong>the</strong> HolySpirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.12 <strong>St</strong> <strong>Mary's</strong> <strong>College</strong> Toowoomba