Steph and I have both heard from friends in California, who
have seen the smoke and the devastation, and been affected by the air quality
[but live outside the evacuation zone] The BBC yesterday morning posted a map showing the size of the area affected.comparing it to New York, or London. I cannot take this in, it is devastating [and fires continue to spread]
I found this Shabbat Prayer for Los Angeles on a Jewish website.
A Prayer for
Lighting Candles
We give
thanks for the ones who offer prayers.
We give
thanks for the ones who take action.
We cannot
heal the world without both,
We must pray
AND we must do.
When so many people have vanished into the darkness
We light these candles, and say the blessings
And pray for those who have been injured or killed.
And pray for those who are worried, homeless and hungry.
And pray for those who are lost to themselves.
May we all be joined in yearning holy conversation
And pray when prayer is needed.
We must pray AND we must do.
We light these candles
And bless those who are working so hard to make things better.
May we join with the stubborn
Of all places, religions, races, and sexual orientations,
Who, when times are hard, refuse to disappear,
Those who fight so hard for their communities
With food, advice and shelter - organizing. work and love
- insistence and resistance.
May we all be joined in holy struggle,
and act when action is needed.
We must pray AND we must do.
We give
thanks for the ones who offer prayers.
We give
thanks for the ones who take action.
We cannot
heal the world without both,
Blessed is
our God, Source of Light!
We are holy
with the obligation to speak goodness and do good
As we light
these candles,
we will pray AND we will do. Amen. [Trisha Arlin]
Amen 🙏
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DeleteAmen to that powerful prayer. My heart goes out to all affected by this devastation. Regards Sue H
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DeleteAmen🙏🏻 Catriona
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela. I join you in the prayer. There are some incredibly generous people who are getting together to volunteer to help those who had to evacuate with practically nothing, providing them with food, water, clothing, shelter, etc. And then, there are others who are trying to take advantage of the situation to loot the evacuated houses that are still standing.
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DeleteSuch a catastrophic event. Those poor people and the heroic firefighters working so hard. Praying for them.
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DeleteThe fires have been devastating haven't they.
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DeleteThank you for the prayer Angela, I feel so sad for the people of LA, but especially the firefighters, police, nurses and doctors who are working against incredible odds. And don't start me on their Mayor who had gone off on a jolly to Ghana. Have a great Sunday. Hugs Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. It's a dreadful situation.
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DeleteJoining the prayer, Amen
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DeleteAmen to that beautiful prayer.
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DeleteThank you for sharing this prayer, Angela. Such terrible devastation which spread so quickly. I do pray for all those who have lost family and friends, homes and businesses and for those who are trying to bring support in whatever way is needed.
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