A Prayer for the People of Haiti
January 14th, 2010
My priest, Alan Neale, sent this in an e-mail today. I also encourage everyone to donate—even if it’s $10—to the relief efforts. I donated through Partners in Health recommended by Charity: Water.
O Gracious God, we ache for our neighbours in Haiti who have lost even what little they have had. Comfort the child, the woman, the man whose beloved have died in this disaster. Shelter the young and old whose dwelling has been destroyed. Equip the physician, the nurse, the mission worker to be a healer in the midst of confusion and despair. Inspire the solider, the diplomat, the head of state to respond with both compassion and efficiency. And move us in our response to recognize in images and stories the plight of our own brothers and sisters. This we pray in the Name of the One who said, “Come to me, all who are burdened and in trouble, and I will refresh you”, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen



I was born in Philadelphia, PA (University City to be specific) on a lovely day in late September 1979. I grew up in and around Philly and South Jersey. My first serious penpalmanship began when I was in 3rd grade, and it was with my cousin Kate who was in 2nd grade. We wrote about the differences in our school systems (hers Catholic and mine public) and we argued over which of our younger siblings was more irritating. Kate won, hands down (sorry Dave!)