Compassionate God,
We hold in your presence the people of Afghanistan.
Be a shelter for those who have been displaced.
Be a comforter for those who are mourning.
Be the peace for those who are afraid,
Be near to those who are hungry.
Be healing for those who are sick.
Be the strength of those working to bring hope.
Open our eyes and hearts,
so we may stand in solidarity,
and reach out in love,
to our brothers and sisters.
May they know they are not forgotten
and that we hold them in our hearts
in this time of crisis.
Amen.
Caroline Stanton/CAFOD
Afghanistan earthquake
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan at 11.47pm on Sunday 31 August, with hundreds feared dead and dozens of houses under rubble.
Our trusted partners already in Afghanistan are making plans to help our affected neighbours however we can.