He Rau Oriwa

He Rau Oriwa is a prayer book inspired by the Book of Psalms. Written by Waiora Te Moni, these karakia were created “as a gift to those who want to express their faith in te reo Māori and through an indigenous lens.” Each of the eight newly composed karakia has a unique and specific purpose — examples include opening and closing kaupapa, blessing taonga, and offering prayers to support whānau through grief.

While the book is primarily written in te reo Māori, each karakia is accompanied by an English translation to support learners on their journey toward fluency. Waiora ultimately hopes that “this book will inspire readers to cultivate a curiosity to read the Bible. The Māori language is the life essence of Māori, and the words of God are the life essence of all of us.”

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