2026   Diocesan Prayer: Growing in Hope     Loving and faithful God, You continue to sow abundant seeds of goodness Help us to nurture these seeds to grow hope in ourselves and in others.   In our hearts, let there be hope— hope that trusts in Your promise and believes that Your light always shines. All: Help us to grow in hope   In our actions, let there be love— love that never stops caring, that is patient, kind, and generous. All: Help us to grow in love   In our thoughts

Lent - Focus on HOPE "I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 Lent begins with hope. Hope means believing that good things are possible, even when life feels hard. St Mary MacKillop believed that every child deserved hope to learn, to grow and to feel loved. She trusted God, even when things were difficult. During Lent, we remember that God is always with us and wants good things for us. "God is so good - we ought

The following song is inspired by our theme scripture, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.

Dear God,     I want to be kind. Help me to be kind even when I don’t feel like it or when I don’t think the other person deserves it.  God, please show me if one of my family members or friends need me to be extra kind to them today. Thank you.  Amen

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Shrove Tuesday God of feasting, God of fun, I give you thanks for everything in my life.  Eggs, flour and milk may not be luxury items today, but I am aware of all the good things that I can appreciate and enjoy in my life. Bless us as we observe the joy of being your people.  Help us as we celebrate Pancake Tuesday. Bless my family. Bless my friends.  Bless us as we face challenges and as we seek to grow and learn  over the coming weeks of Lent. May these weeks be a time whe