Takapau - RSA, ANZAC 2025

##Today, at Takapau,

We remember them—

soldiers of the past,\ commemorated for\ duties served.

We remember them—

Today, these village\ buildings stand\ as living symbols\ of the past.

We remember them—

Today, to our soldiers—\ we salute you.

ANZAC 2025.

Reflection:

So, let us stand in it—\ grounded in the One\ who renews us\ each moment,

calling us to a witness of\ nonviolent love:

love big enough\ to hold both\ friend and oppressor,

knowing that love\ endures beyond violence.

Let us act\ and contemplate,\ even amid\ systemic injustice.

We remember them—

(Adapted from Richard Rohr and Adam Bucko;\ go to Center for Action and Contemplation logo\ Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations, April 2nd, 2025.)

Footnote:

The line; “They gave up their tomorrow, so we could have today”\ was spoken by the Regional Councillor, Kaye Taylor,\ at the Takapau ANZAC Service, 2025.