Whakapono | Faith
A beautiful part of the liturgy today was when, with each Marariki star, we acknowledged Ecclesiastes 1
‘There is a time for everything, a season for every purpose under heaven: a season to be born and a season to die;
a season to plant and a season to harvest. God has made everything in harmony with the divine.’
Ka maumahara au ki a koe" translates to "I will remember you." This phrase holds deep meaning, especially when reflecting on loved ones who have passed.
During the reflection, our tamariki sang a song that painted a beautiful image: our loved ones, gathered in a waka, journeying across the sky. This imagery reminded us that they will become stars, shining brightly. We cherish the thought of our loved ones being in the embrace of Te Atua, sailing through the heavens together.
As the song says, "Whetū pīata mai rā" – "Shine, stars, from there."
