Prayer for the Centre
God, powerful and gentle,
you love this southern land
and all its people, old and new.
As the Cross shines in our heavens
so may Christ bring light to our nation,
as the waves encircle our shores
so may your mercy enfold us all.
May the God who formed our southern land
be for us a rock of strength.
May the God who rules our southern seas
keep us safe in every storm.
May the God who made the southern skies turn
our darkness into light.
As Canberra is a meeting place
central to the Government of Australia,
so may this Centre be a true meeting place
where all God's people may gather in a spirit of
reconciliation, a spirit of dialogue, a spirit of prayer,
a spirit of unity of minds and hearts; and
where we may share in the very Communion of God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We make our prayer through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen
(Archbishop Francis Carroll)