Catholic Relief Service personnel throughout the Pacific are standing ready to assist those affected by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan March 11th.

Our partner, Caritas Japan is assessing the needs where the tsunami has caused extensive damage. CRS has programs in the Philippines and Indonesia and works with partners in numerous islands in the Pacific that might be affected. Central American countries where CRS works could also be in danger.

Please give generously to help our brothers and sisters affected by this massive disaster. Donate at: https://secure.crs.org/site/Donation2?df_id=4061&4061.donation=form1

Prayers of the Faithful

For the survivors of recent earthquake in Japan that they will find immediate shelter, food, care and solace. We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For those whose lives were lost in Japan, that their souls may find rest in Your everlasting kingdom. We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who are providing emergency aid and comfort to the children, their parents, their friends and neighbors, that they have the stamina to keep working and the strength of heart to respond to the misery they witness. We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For our community so we can be compassionate with those who are suffering in this disaster, that we will open our hearts and expand our prayers to embrace them all. We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For these, and for all the intentions for those who are most vulnerable in our world, We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.