Tagle urges prayer for better weather during papal visit

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Archbishop  Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has asked Filipinos to pray for better weather during Pope Francis’ visit.

Tagle made the plea on Wednesday, January 14, as heavy rains poured on Tacloban City, prompting organizers to consider cancelling the Pope’s Leyte excursion due to a looming storm.  

“Let us implore the God of creation to clear the skies when Pope Francis arrives and stays in Tacloban so that all who are there will experience comfort as they welcome and listen to his message,” he said.

Below is the full text of the prayer:

Almighty Father, we raise our hearts to you
in gratitude for the wonders of creation,
for your providence in sustaining us in our needs
and for your wisdom that guides the course of the universe.

God our Father we pray to you for good weather
And clear skies when our beloved Pope Francis lands on our shores.
We pray especially that when he encounters the people of Tacloban
It will be under fair and comfortable situations, so that all may experience
Fully the warmth of his presence.

We know that nothing is impossible to you and we ask this of you with
Humble and contrite hearts, but confident always of your solicitude and providence.

We ask this through Your Son Jesus Christ who lives
and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit now and forever.
Amen.

– Rappler.com