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On Tuesday night, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, just 15km from the capital. Reaching a magnitude of 7.0, this is the worst earthquake Haiti has experienced in 200 years. The extent of the devastation is still unclear.
Through local partners, the Free the Children organization are providing emergency relief and medical supplies to get immediate, effective support to the hardest-hit communities. In the days and weeks ahead, this emergency funding will help to rebuild Haiti?s infrastructure. True to thier mission, Free The Children?s long-term relief efforts will focus on education and school-building to get children safely back in school.
Can you help? The link to the relief fund is located below. Thank you and God Bless.
http://www.freethechildren.com/donate/haiti-earthquake-relief-fund/
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. ~ Psalm 25:4
For the next four weeks we are a Church in waiting… and the signs of Christmas are everywhere.
For me, Advent is a gift–a time to prepare to welcome God as the Child, and as one of us in our hearts and lives. Will you join me? Let’s start with prayer–for one another, for our missioners, and for those they serve throughout the world.
We can also practice our Advent traditions, something that’s especially wonderful to do with children. When I was growing up, I loved having an Advent Calendar and an Advent Wreath. Each of these rituals made me feel a little closer to the spirit of Christmas.
And, we can celebrate Advent the way John the Baptist did, through the practice of humility. “Prepare ye the way of the Lord,” he proclaimed. This is our time to open our hearts and to be filled with His grace and peace. During each day of Advent, I will ask God to bless your journey to Bethlehem. May it renew you in spirit!
Ashleigh, I hope this reflection brings you closer to the beauty of Advent and the Nativity. In a quiet corner of your heart, make room for the Child, Our Lord and Savior. Christmas is almost here.
Father Edward Dougherty, M.M.
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