As of Monday January 25th, the Haitian Government has reported that up to 200,000 people may have died in the earthquake that devastated the Haitian capital of Port au Prince. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon also announced earlier today that over 181 Canadians are missing and 20 are known to be dead.
While it is extremely important that people donate money to this crucial relief initiative, we should also pray for the Haitian people and their nation. We can never underestimate the healing power of Christ that, through our intercession, will be extended to those most especially in need.
Please, take some time and pray for the people of Haiti as well as their families and loved ones, that they may weather this crisis and ultimately find peace in their lives. It is also important to remember to continue to pray for Haiti and all developing nations, not only in times of peril but, every day so that those less privileged than us may know health and stability.
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Donations
If you would like to make a donation to relief efforts in Haiti please contact the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace.
Development and Peace has already committed a first pledge of $50,000 to Caritas Haiti, which runs 200 medical clinics in the country but is in dire need of financial resources to respond to the growing humanitarian needs of this population in crisis.
All donations made to Development and Peace will be sent directly to its partners on the ground in Haiti, mainly Caritas Haiti.
Donations to Development and Peace for the Haiti crisis can be made by phone (1 888 664-3387), online here, or by sending a cheque marked Haiti Emergency to the following address:
Development and Peace
1425 René-Lévesque Blvd. W, 3rd Floor
Montreal QC H3G 1T7Emergency
Link to our blog posts on the Haitian Earthquake Disaster
Prayer for Haiti
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 us as we stand in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti. Be with us in our hour of mourning and guide our efforts 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.
For the Haitian people, that help comes to them quickly and comfort comes to those who hurt.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the lost or buried, that they are found and reunited with their loved ones.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the relief workers, that they have the tools they need, the courage and the strength to respond fully. Lord, hear our prayer.
For the families in Haiti, in the United States, in Canada, and especially in Quebec, who are waiting to hear news from loved ones, that good news comes to them. Lord, hear our prayer.
For those whose who have perished, may their souls rest with you, oh Lord, where they will find eternal love. Amen.
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