This week we celebrated and farewelled our Year 12 students as they finish their secondary education. The Year 12 Celebration Day formally started with Mass — celebrated by our College Chaplain Father Dean Bradury. Mass concluded with a rousing rendition of the hymn Setting Hearts on Fire by Michael Mangan. The song has always been a crowd favourite for this year level. I think a prayerful reflection on Verse 2 would be a great prayer and sense of commission for the Year 12s as they embark on a new chapter in their lives and for all of us.
We long to live in freedom, we yearn for unity.
We dream of justice, joy and peace.
Spirit, fill us with your power.
Jesus, help us live your call.
O Creator, give us wisdom,
So we will be Good News for all.
— Setting Hearts on Fire, by Michael Mangan.
Year 12s, we pray God’s richest blessing on you. We ask that he would open up incredible doors of opportunity for you in the years ahead. We pray that the call and challenge of the Gospel will stay with you all your days.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen!
