Note>>>This is a letter received today from the Archbishop of New Orleans addressed to Priests and Deacons. His request is one that all are invited to participate in because Louisiana and the Gulf Coast need prayers. This oil spill is a devastating event for the people of this area.
April 30, 2010
Brothers in Christ:
As you are aware, the Horizon oil rig off the Louisiana coast exploded last week and sank into the Gulf of Mexico killing 11 people and causing an oil spill. This weekend (May 1-2) during each Mass I am asking that you pray for all victims of the blast, those who died, those who were injured and their families, that God may give them peace in their time of crisis. Pray too for those working to clean up the oil spill and for those that will be adversely affected by the effects of the spill.
At these times of tragedy, it is important that we remain focused on God’s love and that we are witnesses of hope. We must pray for our brothers and sisters directly impacted by this explosion.
Thank you for your continued witness and ministry.
In Christ,
Most Reverend Gregory Aymond
Archbishop of New Orleans
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