Matariki 2025
Matariki is a public holiday for the fourth year. Here are some resources and reflections on how we might celebrate this.
Matariki is a public holiday for the fourth year. Here are some resources and reflections on how we might celebrate this.
Everliving God,
you have given to us your servants grace,
by the confession of a true faith,
to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity,
and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity;
may we, through the steadfastness of this faith,
evermore be defended from all adversities;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Trinity Sunday 2025 Read More »
O God,
on this day you taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of your Holy Spirit;
may we, by the same Spirit, be truly wise
and ever rejoice in your consolation;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Day of Pentecost 2025 Read More »
Graciously hear our prayer, O God,
that we who believe that Christ our Saviour
is now with you in majesty,
may also experience the promise
of remaining with us always, to the end of the age;
through the same Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Seventh Sunday of Easter 2025 Read More »
Grant, we pray, O God,
that we, who believe your only-begotten One,
our redeemer,
ascended this day to heaven,
may also in heart and mind there continually dwell;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Everliving God,
may we fervently celebrate with great joy
these days in honour of the Risen One
and show forth in our lives all that we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Sixth Sunday of Easter 2025 Read More »
Tender God,
cultivate the paschal mystery in us,
that those who flourish by the waters of sacred baptism
may be sheltered by your protection,
bear much fruit,
and reap the joy of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Fifth Sunday of Easter 2025 Read More »
God of comfort and compassion,
lead us to the fellowship of heavenly joys,
so that your humble flock
may follow where the brave Shepherd has led the way
and is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Fourth Sunday of Easter 2025 Read More »