Greetings friends, I'm sure the whole world knows about the devestating events that have taken place in China and Japan, and the suffering that continues. I'm also sure that many of us are joined in prayer for all those affected. What you may not know is that there are Mass texts found in the Roman Missal for just such occasions. The section is entitled "Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions", and I just offer three texts found in that section (from the 1975 Missal, not the new translation yet) to aid in our prayer for the victims of the natural disasters (the prayers are really meant for those directly affected, but I'm sure you can modify them as you see fit):
In Time of Earthquake:
God our Father,
you set the earth on its foundation.
Keep us safe from the danger of earthquakes
and let us always feel the presence of your love.
May we be secure in your protection
and serve you with grateful hearts.
For Fine Weather:
All-powerful and ever-living God,
we find security in your forgiveness.
Give us the fine weather we pray for
so that we may rejoice in your gifts of kindness
and use them always for your glory and our good.
To Avert Storms:
Father,
all the elements of nature obey your command.
Calm the storms that threaten us
and turn our fear of your power
into praise of your goodness.
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