E te Atua aroha o nga mea katoa
God, great lover of all that lives;
Your mercy extends to Earth’s end.
And nothing lies beyond the sweep of your gaze
From the confines of our comfort zones,
Save us from thinking the blessings we have by birth and chance, are ours by right.
Expand our horizons with the impulse of your love.
As we commit ourselves to act locally, show us the global impact of what we do.
Inspire us to stretch our tent pegs to make space for those at the margins.
Remind us that Mercy’s special gift is the energy to embrace and befriend and to welcome those who are excluded.
Open our hearts to those who wait to come in.
Mauri ora. Amen.
