In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. (Psalm 18:6-7)

Let us pray: God of help and hope, hear the prayers of your Filipino people. From one tragedy to the other, our country continues to suffer. Help us Lord accept and understand your divine plans behind every storm. Sustain us so that we may stand back on our feet and repair our ruined homes and community. Give us strength and hope us we burry our dead love ones. Restore our faith oh Lord and provide us the means to recover from these devastations. Amen.