Bishop Provenzano requests your prayers for our siblings in Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and all those who are affected by Hurricane Melissa. The category five storm is expected to cause catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread damage to the Caribbean.
We invite you to join with people around the world in praying this prayer, "For those in a Hurricane's Path" from the Jesuit Church, America Magazine, as shared by Episcopal Relief and Development.
On the Sea of Galilee, even when the disciples began to fear, Jesus showed that he was Lord over the waters by rebuking the storms, so that all would know that even the wind and the waves obey him.
Creator God, we ask you to calm the wind and the waves of the approaching hurricane, and spare those in its path from harm. Help those who are in its way to reach safety. Open our hearts in generosity to all who need help in the coming days.
In all things and in all times, help us to remember that even when life seems dark and stormy, you are in the boat with us, guiding us to safety.
For more resources and to learn how you can help, visit Episcopal Relief and Development's Hurricane Melissa page.