Out of the depths

Out of the depths I call to you, LORD;
LORD, hear my cry!

May your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. (Ps. 130:2)

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Merciful and loving God,

you set the earth on its foundations

and covered it with the oceans.

Look with your great compassion on the people of Haiti:

welcome those who died into your heavenly kindgdom,

comfort those who still suffer amidst the rubble,

strengthen those who seek to help,

reunite those who are separated,

and console those who mourn their dead.

Grant that the people of Haiti

may rise from the depths of this great tragedy

trusting in your Divine Mercy and Providence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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UPDATE (Jan. 13 at 1 p.m.)

Click here for a link to another prayer

composed by Diana Macalintal,

Director of the Office of Worship of the Diocese of San Jose.

Her blog, The Work of the People, is a very thoughtful and well-informed addition to the blogosphere.

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UPDATE (Jan. 13 at 1:25 p.m.)

The Diocese of Madison announces plans for a collection to assist the people of Haiti (click here for Diocesan press release).