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Haitian Earthquake
By now, we have all heard of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake has ravaged the island nation of Haiti and the aftershocks keep coming.
Our focus this week is centered on prayer for the people of Haiti and for the relief workers. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has provided the following prayer.
Let us pray ...God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us.
In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster
to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us.
Be with all creation;
strengthen us in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti.
All creation returns to you in mourning
and your grace guides our effort to feed the hungry,
shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice.
With your mercy, sustain us at this time
as we continue to work for peace and justice.
Amen
Monetary Donations
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has made an initial commitment of $25 million for immediate use in the relief effort and are gearing up for what will certainly be a massive and extensive relief effort. They have asked for our help.
Individuals or parishes wishing to contribute to the relief effort in Haiti may send checks or money order to Catholic Charities, who will be accepting donations and remitting them in full to Catholic Relief Services. Checks or money orders can be sent to:
Catholic Charities of Louisville
Haitian Earthquake
2911 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40208
Please notate "Haitian Earthquake" in the memo line.
Individuals may also make donations directly to Catholic Relief Services at www.crs.org or by sending a check to Catholic Relief Services, PO Box 17090, Baltimore, Maryland 21203-7090.
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Today, January 22, marks the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Please pray for all those whose lives have been affected by abortion and for the unborn. And please keep Archbishop Kurtz, all the seminarians from Saint Meinrad, and people both locally and from around the country who are in Washington D.C. for the March for Life. May their loving witness be a source of inspiration for the dignity of all life and may their travels be safe.
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