ANZAC DAY – 25th April 2023 

This coming Tuesday, we celebrate ANZAC Day. The Spirit of ANZAC is an intangible thing. It is unseen, unpredictable, and an unquenchable thirst for justice, freedom and peace. This phrase is synonymous with 'The Spirit of the ANZACs' which is frequently used to describe particular actions by, and qualities of, people. However, despite being intangible, the Spirit of ANZAC is a cornerstone that underpins our Australian image, our way of life and is indeed an integral part of our heritage. 

God of love and liberty, 

We bring our thanks this day for the peace and security we enjoy, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war.  

We pray that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, but that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come. That the liberty, truth and justice which they sought to preserve may be seen and known in all the nations upon earth.  

This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.