You speak, Lord God, even in silence
and we listen with ears of the heart.
We listen and our eyes are opened
to see all things as they are.
We see with the eyes of Jesus
and our mouths are opened
to speak of our joy and our sorrow,
to sing your praise and seek your help.
This is the grace of prayer you give,
that opens heaven to earth,
heart speaking to heart.
Give us that grace in this Year of Prayer,
teach us to pray anew,
lead us deep into the heart of Jesus
who is our prayer for ever and ever.
Amen
+Mark Coleridge
Archbishop of Brisbane