Manaakitia tēnei hui
Manaakitia tēnei rōpū
Manaakitia tēnei whānau Atawhai
Tae noa ki tēnei kaupapa
Arahina ngā kōrero
Arahina ngā pātai
Arahina ngā ture nei
Kia puta ai te māramatanga.
TĪhei Mauri Ora!
Bless this meeting
Bless this group
Bless this Mercy family
As we come together for this gathering
Guide the discussion
Guide the questions
Guide the intent
So that we may move onwards to greater understanding
The breath of life is alive!