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NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC
APOSTOLATE FOR LIFE |
Hurricane Katrina
Prayer of Consolation
National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life Family, which represents the major National African American Catholic organizations in the U.S, and the over fifty NBCAL affiliates throughout the country. offer the following testimony and prayer of consolation for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and their family and friends:
On the human level: Hurricane Katrina has brought monumental heartbreak, loss, sadness, and death. There are no words to adequately describe the pain, devastation, and death in the Gulf Coast States.
On the faith level: we know that God hears and answers prayer. Our ancestors said it well: “And He knows just how much we can bear”. In faith and in the name of Life, we pray for all who have been affected and effected by Hurricane Katrina.
Prayer of Consolation
O God our refuge and our strength, we come as humbly as
we know how, praying for our sisters and brothers
affected and effected by Hurricane Katrina.
We need you right now Lord of Life and Mercy.
During these trying times be the God of our weary years
and silent tears. Be our stronghold and deliverer.
In your great mercy, comfort those who suffer
and grieve at this very hour.
O Lord grant life eternal to those who have
fallen asleep in death.
Wrap your mantle of grace and mercy around all of us.
Give us your divine staying power.
Lord God, infuse wisdom and understanding into the hearts,
minds, and souls of those who seek to alleviate
the pain and anguish of the suffering.
We need you right now Lord of Life and Mercy.
Holy Spirit, direct the paths of the future decisions
to be made for the Gulf Coast States and comfort those
uprooted souls as you plot a new course in their lives.
O Lord, hold our feeble hands and grant us protection
from all hurt, harm, and danger.
Give us Lord what we need to lift up and build up
one another in faith, hope, and love.
We ask all these things in the precious name
of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Bread of Life.
Holy Mary, Mother of GodAngels and Saints
Be our intercessors.
Amen
Prepared by the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life for the major National African American Catholic organizations and the Offices of Black Catholic Ministry. August 30, 2005.
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