Date: 28-29 April
The Jubilee of People with Disabilities is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the dignity, value, and unique contributions of individuals with disabilities in the community
PRAYER
Loving God, author of all gifts;
We praise and thank you for all the gifts you have entrusted to us.
Pour out your Spirit upon us so that, true to our baptismal promises, we may form faith
communities that recognise and promote the gifts in all people so that we may all share in the
mission of Jesus.
Inspire us to be a Church that is welcoming and accepting, and which sees everyone as an
expression of Christ.
May our faith communities nurture and commission all members to live our particular gifts as a
reflection and imitation of Jesus’ life.
Give us the courage to be the light of welcome in the darkness of exclusion, a voice of
gentleness in the wilderness of the unheard and an outstretched hand of love to those longing
for community. Amen.
(From the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference)