Prayer for end to drought

The
Catholic Weekly
Online

Sydney
23 May 2004

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Prayer for end to drought

Catholic bishops have called on the faithful to join in a national prayer to bring rain that will end the drought afflicting much of the country.

In a statement the bishops said: “We the Catholic Bishops of Australia stand in solidarity with all our brothers and sisters who are being so adversely affected by drought.

“We recognise the courageous perseverance of so many Australians who have chosen to remain on the land, and for those who continue to live in rural communities.

“While some areas of Australia are rejoicing in plentiful rain – at this moment we call on all Australians to join with us in an act of faith and trust in God, who provides for all our needs.

“We suggest that all of us pray as one in these or similar words:

‘LORD GOD, CREATOR OF THE WORLD WITH ALL ITS SEASONS, WE ASK THAT YOU WOULD HEAR OUR URGENT PRAYER FOR LIFE-GIVING RAINS FOR OUR COUNTRY. AMEN’.”