Loving and Merciful God, we come to You today and
pray for those affected by recent earthquakes in Cebu and Mindanao, Philippines.
We request Your healing love for the injured and grant them a cure. Comfort the weary and those in pain for their relatives and console them.
Bless and protect the emergency responders and front liners responding to this tragedy and guide their efforts.
Touch and guide also the local and national leaders to respond without prejudice, and serve without bias, and shall involve all stakeholders in the rehabilitation and recovery processes.
And in each of us, Lord, make us instruments for Your compassion and in building a safer, humane, and sustainable Earth.
This we pray through Christ and the Holy Virgin Mary.
Amen.