Superstorm Sandy, its Victims and Mayor Bloomberg

The world watched in disbelief as Lower Mahatten in New York City and most of Atlantic coastal America from Connecticut to North Carolina was submerged in hurricane sea surges and historically high waves caused by Superstorm Sandy. We cannot do much...but as Mitt Romney said today while collecting packages for the victims, "I have learned in life that we do what we can." And I want to say thank you to NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Yesterday, Mayor, you were the voice of America in crisis around the world. Your calm, practical, serious, determined and kind words spoke large of the spirit of New Yorkers and Americans. Thank you. I also want to offer a traditional prayer for protection from hurricanes - slightly amended - that we may all repeat for those still in trouble, frightened, cold and hungry. And where and as we can, let us help. Casey pops. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prayer for protection from a hurricane....... O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and returned to its former quietude. You are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the ocean, like a provoked and angry giant, has awakened from its seeming lethargy,overstepped its conventional boundaries, invaded our land, and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane disaster, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from future tragedies, be with us as we recover from this disaster, and heal us through Your loving compassion with the passing of time. Amen.