Dear Friends

We have been praying for the love of God to be poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit so that we might better serve our world by seeking to share the peace, justice, love and forgiveness that Jesus lived.

I invite you to join the Catholics of southeast Queensland in this prayer so that together we can contribute to making our world a more just and peaceful place.

+  John Bathersby
Archbishop of  Brisbane
22 July 2006

We are Catholics who:
»  Embrace the person and vision of Jesus
»  Build Communion with God and others
»  Engage in Christ's Mission in our world

We believe that:
»  God is alive and active in our world
»  Prayer changes us and opens us to the power and love of God in our lives
»  Our efforts to be people of action inspired by faith make a difference.

We invite you to:
»  Pray each day for the transformation of the world according to the vision of Jesus Christ
»  Reflect on the place of God in your life
»  Take up the challenge to be a voice of hope in our world.

We are all invited to pray:

For Peace in Our Nation and World
Come Holy Spirit of Life
brood over our precious planet:
inspire us to live in peace
and harmony with each other.

For Justice and All Who Suffer
Come Holy Spirit of Love
inscribe compassion on our hearts:
open our eyes, ears and hearts
to the cries of those who suffer.

For Protection of Our Environment
Come Holy Spirit of Energy
draw us into the wonder of creation:
stir within us a desire to live simply
so future generations will enjoy God's creation.

For Fruitfulness in Our Work
Come Holy Spirit of Creativity
nurture our talents, gifts and potential:
affirm us in the work we do each day;
show us how we do make a difference.

For Families and Our Own Needs
Come Holy Spirit of Joy
fill our lives with renewed hope:
give us generous and courageous hearts;
encourage us to care for one another.