Many Christians invited colleagues to the prayer breakfast
More than 180 people gathered to pray for their city and its leaders at the 2025 Geraldton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
Geraldton Cathedral Assistant Minister Mal Walker organised Christians to lead four sections of prayer for government and industry; youth, families and education; medical, health and emergency services; and community services.
MC Eugenie Harris said many people brought non-Christian work colleagues to hear award-winning physician and cancer researcher, Dr Bruce Robinson, speak about suffering and compassion.
One guest commented: "On my birth certificate it says religion - Islam. But I'm really more interested in the Christian religion."
Please pray that this person would have the opportunity to learn about Jesus and the good news of the gospel.
Dr Robinson told the event that: “Suffering handled badly makes you bitter, but suffering handled well makes you better.
“I have seen families get locked in a cycle of bitterness, but with open sharing, weeping together, honesty, sometimes with professional help, they have been transformed. They are strengthened by their grief and grow from it in wisdom and compassion for others.”
Dr Robinson urged people caring for those who are suffering to LEAP – listen, empathise, act and pray.
“Listening is hard to do and most of us are not very good at it. Empathise means asking a second question. Act by doing something practical and, of course, pray.”