E te Atua o te aroha,
Ko koe te puna o te atawhai,
Ko koe te marama e arahina nei mātou.
Whakawātea ō mātou ngākau kia rongo mātou ki tōu Wairua Tapu,
Kia whirinaki mātou ki a koe i tēnei mahi rangatira.
God of love,
You are the source of mercy,
The light that guides us.
Open our hearts to hear your Holy Spirit,
That we may trust in you in this important work.
Bless our gathering today.
May our decisions be filled with wisdom and compassion,
So that we serve with justice and aroha,
Honouring the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy,
And walking together in te Wairua o te Atawhai.
Āmene.