Tribulation Times
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HEADLINE: Joplin churches suffer heavy storm damage, several destroyed
Churches in Joplin are reaching out to storm victims, but some churches were victims, too. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with little more than a frame topped by a large cross still standing, and its attached elementary school were destroyed by the tornado. The Rev. Justin D. Monaghan serves as priest for the parish, which serves nearly 650 families. Monaghan sought safety in a bathtub when the tornado hit. The residence was severely damaged, according to a spokeswoman from the Catholic diocese, but parishioners can and helped dig their priest out. Monaghan was not injured and spent the night with a church family, Recy Moore reported. St. Peter’s in Jopin and the high school there were not hit by the storm. The school was used as an overflow triage center last night. The Rev. J. Freidel, pastor of the church, left these words on his Facebook page: “Just got back from closing down the Catholic High School which was opened as an overflow triage center. Our area of town was untouched, though the neighboring parish (20 blocks away) has probably lost their entire physical plant...I know you've all seen the footage of St. John's, our Catholic Hospital, which is probably also a total loss! Please keep our community in your prayers...there has been and will be much suffering. Such destruction and violence.... Thanks, everyone, for your calls, texts, and messages of support. Going to sleep now, so we can be at it again in the morning.”
The Rev. James V. Johnston Jr., bishop of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese, posted a message on the diocesan website, http://home.catholicweb.com: “Please keep the people of Joplin in our prayers, especially those whose lives were taken as well as those who lost loved ones. We pray especially for the people of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and school who suffered a total loss as well as St. John’s Mercy hospital which sustained major damage.”
RELATED: In Joplin MO, survivors called on God to deliver them from the twister NEWSWIRE: Catholic Charities Preparing to Assist Joplin Tornado Victims
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri stand ready to assist with relief efforts and serve the growing human need in the aftermath of the tornado that has devastated Joplin, Mo. "This has been an absolutely brutal Spring Storm season in the U.S. and now our hearts are saddened once again and our resources tested by this disaster in Joplin," said Kathleen King, SVP of External Relations for CCUSA. "From the earlier tornadoes in Alabama, to the recent flooding, to this downtown devastation in Missouri--the human need is huge and donations are essential." Over the past month, CCUSA has been coordinating with Catholic Charities agencies to provide food, clothing and shelter for victims of the Alabama tornadoes, and most recently, for the flood-impacted areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The severity of the situations has created a huge need for financial donations to support the assistance efforts. Now, the disaster that has cut through the heart of Joplin further increases the need. Catholic Charities not only joins forces with all other disaster first responders to deliver immediate relief, but also stays the course over a long period of time - often a year or more - to provide case management services for all individuals and families that need extended help to put their lives back together and find employment. To contribute help and support to those in need in these areas and others, please visit the Catholic Charities USA disaster donation Web page.
Churches in Joplin are reaching out to storm victims, but some churches were victims, too. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with little more than a frame topped by a large cross still standing, and its attached elementary school were destroyed by the tornado. The Rev. Justin D. Monaghan serves as priest for the parish, which serves nearly 650 families. Monaghan sought safety in a bathtub when the tornado hit. The residence was severely damaged, according to a spokeswoman from the Catholic diocese, but parishioners can and helped dig their priest out. Monaghan was not injured and spent the night with a church family, Recy Moore reported. St. Peter’s in Jopin and the high school there were not hit by the storm. The school was used as an overflow triage center last night. The Rev. J. Freidel, pastor of the church, left these words on his Facebook page: “Just got back from closing down the Catholic High School which was opened as an overflow triage center. Our area of town was untouched, though the neighboring parish (20 blocks away) has probably lost their entire physical plant...I know you've all seen the footage of St. John's, our Catholic Hospital, which is probably also a total loss! Please keep our community in your prayers...there has been and will be much suffering. Such destruction and violence.... Thanks, everyone, for your calls, texts, and messages of support. Going to sleep now, so we can be at it again in the morning.”
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RELATED: In Joplin MO, survivors called on God to deliver them from the twister NEWSWIRE: Catholic Charities Preparing to Assist Joplin Tornado Victims
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri stand ready to assist with relief efforts and serve the growing human need in the aftermath of the tornado that has devastated Joplin, Mo. "This has been an absolutely brutal Spring Storm season in the U.S. and now our hearts are saddened once again and our resources tested by this disaster in Joplin," said Kathleen King, SVP of External Relations for CCUSA. "From the earlier tornadoes in Alabama, to the recent flooding, to this downtown devastation in Missouri--the human need is huge and donations are essential." Over the past month, CCUSA has been coordinating with Catholic Charities agencies to provide food, clothing and shelter for victims of the Alabama tornadoes, and most recently, for the flood-impacted areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The severity of the situations has created a huge need for financial donations to support the assistance efforts. Now, the disaster that has cut through the heart of Joplin further increases the need. Catholic Charities not only joins forces with all other disaster first responders to deliver immediate relief, but also stays the course over a long period of time - often a year or more - to provide case management services for all individuals and families that need extended help to put their lives back together and find employment. To contribute help and support to those in need in these areas and others, please visit the Catholic Charities USA disaster donation Web page.
Ladder of Divine Ascent excerpt: Step 28- "On holy and blessed prayer"
25. Rise from love of the world and love of pleasure, lay aside cares, strip your mind, renounce your body; because prayer is nothing other than estrangement from the world, visible and invisible. For what have I in heaven? Nothing. And what have I desired on earth beside Thee? Nothing, but to cling continually to Thee in prayer without distraction. To some, wealth is pleasant; to others, glory; to others, possessions; but my wish is to cling to God, and to put the hope (Cf. Ps 72, 26-28) of my dispassion in Him.Prayer request? Send an email to: PrayerRequest3@aol.com
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