A Prayer for WYD 2008

God our Father,
we consecrate to you
the World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008.
Guide and protect Pope Benedict
and all the leaders of the Church.
Inspire and direct all those leading
and planning the World Youth Day.
Unite and protect them
by your fatherly care.
Amen.

Holy Spirit,
pour out your grace on this Great South Land
of the Holy Spirit and grant to us a new Pentecost.
Make of this land a true place of welcome
for all the young people of the world.
Grant to those young people who come
conversion of life, a deeper faith and love for all.
Enable them to build a new civilization of life, love and truth.
Make them true witnesses to your power and grace.
Amen.

Our Lady of the Southern Cross, pray for us!

Blessed Mary MacKillop, pray for us!