A Prayer for World Youth Day 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

Lord Jesus Christ,
before you ascended to the Father,
you promised to send your Holy Spirit so that
we might be your witnesses to the end of the
earth.
Bless and multiply the efforts of all staff and
volunteers.
Help us to take up our cross and follow you
under the heavenly sign of the Southern Cross.
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 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, Help of
Christians - pray for us.

Blessed Mary MacKillop - pray for us.