God of the Journey,
Our companion and our guide.
You call us to be a pilgrim people,
Who listen, discern, and walk together on the way,
Sharing in the life and mission of your Son, Jesus.
Bless our local Church, the Archdiocese of Adelaide,
As we prepare for our Synod.
Make us ready for the work at hand.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our hearts,
that we may be filled with compassion, courage and love.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our minds,
that we may receive your wisdom, dream new dreams, and be open to new ideas.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our eyes,
that we may see you in one another, perceive the need of our neighbour, and envision new horizons.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our ears,
that we may hear your voice, listen deeply to the other, and attend to the voice within.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our mouths,
that we may speak on behalf of the voiceless, cry out for justice, and bear witness to your love.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our feet,
that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus, go to the peripheries, and accompany one another on the way.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our hands,
that we may embrace our sisters and brothers, heal wounds, and build bridges of peace.
Come, Holy Spirit, prepare our community,
that we may be your one body, eliminate borders of exclusion, and welcome all into your love.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.