Tragedy is an unfortunate reality within the world. Whether by pure chaos or human maleficence, we all either witness or experience this reality. How we approach it is what defines us as people. When faced with desolation, we ask "Where is God?" While all we want to do is escape, tragic moments are often times that call us to be most present. They are moments to ask, "Who is my brother or sister? Who am I called to care for?"
Pray with me for grace in times of adversity,
God of all providence and peace, we find ourselves in a time of disaster. As we face this challenge, and ask, "Where are you Lord?", open our eyes to those standing beside us.
Make us mindful of the needs of others and willing to ask for help with our own needs. Deepen the relationships of our community in vulnerability, trust and acceptance.
Most of all, let us be present in the moment, deeply aware of what light we can be for others in their darkness. Allow your grace to shine through us. Amen.
— Excerpt from Prayer at Times of Disaster
Please join us in praying for the people of Lebanon, their leaders and world leaders as they attempt to find the best path to recovery, stability and peace and justice for all.
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"Si nos encontramos con ellos, aprenderemos más sobre ellos. Y al conocer sus historias, podremos entenderlos.
Podremos comprender, por ejemplo, que la precariedad que hemos llegado a vivir como resultado de esta pandemia es un constante en la vida de las personas desplazadas." ~Papa Franciso
"If we encounter them, we will get to know more about them. And knowing their stories, we will be able to understand them.
We will be able to understand, for example, that the precariousness that we have come to experience as a result of this pandemic is a constant in the lives of displaced people." ~ Pope Francis
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