Here’s a prayer from Sr. Katherine Freely SND
which would be suitable for the current situation in The Philippines, or other
similar natural disasters. It comes from
the Education for Justice website.
Prayer for The Philippines
Compassionate Lord,
we pray for those who have been devastated by
recent natural disasters.
We remember those who have lost their lives
so suddenly.
We hold in our hearts the families forever
changed by grief and loss.
Bring them consolation and comfort.
Surround them with our prayers for strength.
Bless those who have survived and heal their
memories of trauma and devastation.
May they have the courage to face the long
road of rebuilding ahead.
We ask your blessing on all those who have
lost their homes,
their livelihoods, their security and their
hope.
Bless the work of relief agencies and those
providing emergency assistance.
May their work be guided by the grace and
strength that comes from You alone.
Help us to respond with generosity
in prayer, in assistance, in aid to the best
of our abilities.
Keep our hearts focused on the needs of those
affected,
even after the crisis is over.
We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
~ written by Sr. Katherine Freely SND. Posted
on Education for Justice. www.educationforjustice.org.
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank has compiled a variety of other prayers for
The Philippines. You can see them here: http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca/prayers_for_those_affected_by_typhoon_haiyan.aspx
