Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Sandy

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Sandy Satellite Image“I wish to assure you of my closeness and my recollection of those who have been affected by this natural disaster, while I invite everyone to prayer and solidarity, in order to alleviate the pain of the families of the victims and offer support to the thousands of people who have been hurt.”

– BENEDICT XVI

Please join with the whole Church in praying for all those effected by Hurricane Sandy.

Here is a prayer for victims of natural disasters:

Let us pray…

Lord Jesus, Who went about doing good and healing all, we ask You to bless all people who are injured and sick due to natural disasters, particularly Hurricane Sandy. O Jesus, You suffered and died for us; You understand suffering. Give them strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience in pain. Calm their fears; increase their trust. And bless all who hasten to their aid. Lord, if it is possible for me to help those in need please give me the courage and means to be Your face to those suffering now.

Amen.

If you have prayer intentions related to this disaster please feel free to post them below.

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  1. For my cousin Amy who lost her car and was affected by the hurricane. Thank God she only lost material things and was not hurt. Thank God for protecting my family during the storm.

  2. Remember o gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection or sort your intercession, was left unaided.

    I pray for God’s mercies on all those affected by flood in Nigeria and hurricane sandy in America.I also pray for their leaders that they may show mercies by coming to the aid of the victims. I pray for the good health of all those that will be or are involved in putting smiles to these flood victims. May God bless their families as they are working for others’

    I want to thank God who in His infinite mercies has granted one of my petitions through St Jude and will continue to ask for God’s mercies in granting my son visa to go and read abroad. My brothers and sisters in the Lord join me in asking for God’s favour for my son.This thursday 8/11/2012 is my son’s interview date for visa.May our Mother Mary and all the Saints interced for him in Jesus name i pray Amen.

  3. Will share the hurricane prayer we pray during hurricane season down here in South Louisiana… Please Jesus give us what we need ,when we need it however long we need it… In Jesus name I pray. May God have Mercy on you all.

  4. Jesus may your Mercy be with the man would not open the door to you the night of Sandy causing you to invoke the Angels to bring safely home two precious little boys. St Anne I beg you to pray for all mothers who have lost achild such as
    Mary your Daughter lost her son Jesus and keep all the children safe.God Bless the elderly with their basics of needs…heat to keep them warm, food for nourishment, medication as needed to help substain life and Your love and everlasting Mercy in finding Peace and contentment for these their Winter years. God please Bless and Have Mercy On The United States of America…Amen.

  5. We pray for all our Family,relatives,Friends and all those who are affected by the hurricane Sandy & those responsible for electing a new President for America.In Jesus name- Amen

  6. I ask for prayers for God’s healing power on my son whose vision is still impaired after a brain tumor and I also ask for favorable tests results for my mother.

  7. A prayer for this election:

    Dear Beloved God in Heaven,
    Please give us a president that loves this country and everything it stands for. Please give us a president who respects you as the one true God. Please give us a president who will, with your help, restore this nation to its former glory, the way you created her. Please help us to respect what you have given to us and not take anything for granted ever again. Please God weaken the evil and strengthen the good both without and within. May our eyes be opened.

    In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    God Bless America!

  8. I will pray always for those affected by the disaster in U.S.A. May God hasten to their aid.
    Please my prayer intentions are for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who have been subjected to sufferings of a devastating flooding for the past 3 months. Kindly help us pray for God’s intervention for them.

  9. God bless all of you who are praying this and those affected by Sandy.
    For all those of you who have been praying the election prayer to St. Jude, God bless you also!

    EVERY ONE PRAYING/VOTING FOR A CERTAIN CANDIDATE THIS ELECTION ~
    Please reply to this comment here and tell me who you are praying/voting for this election.
    You may also say why you chose that candidate, and maybe then we can get people to change their votes! Amen!

    God Bless,
    Teressa K.

    • I am praying for Mitt Romney to win this election, because he is pro life and would ban gay marriage and end funding to Planned Parenthood – he will not take away our right to freedom of religion, either. Obama, on the other hand is NOT pro life – also he has omitted the words “by their Creator” from the Declaration of Independence several times! I hope none of you are praying/voting for Obama this election, because first of all, common sense! Do you want four more years like the last four years? Think about that for a minute…we have a horrible economy, have lost millions of jobs…what’s next? We’ll lose our religion rights?

  10. May we always acknowledge God first in all we do. I pray that He will continue to guide, influence and protect us, at all times, in everything we do.

    In Jesus’s name. Amen.

  11. Dear God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Mother Mary and all the Angels & Saints,

    Justly, tenderly and humbly request that you focus your attention on my brothers and sisters in the world that are being affected by Hurricane Sandy.

    I’m sure many of them are feeling sad, scared, hopless, angering, lonely and tired right now. May the rightousness of your pure love illuminate the darkness within and aound them. May your love that bring some hope and faith to each of them. May each of there unque exeriences combined with your love, compassion and forgivenss bring each of them closer to you all.

    I humbly request that special care, attention and focus be given to lost souls who have strayed from you path. I hope that recognize the opportunities they have to bear good fruit and for the greater good in the world.

    Many thanks for listening to my prayers today.

    JH ~ Serendipity

  12. I really pray to god for all people that who have been affected by sandy hurricane storm and god will save them and recover them from loss .i pray for my friends who was in there at that time of disaster .

  13. We pray for all people that have been affected by the storm to endure the sacrifices and may the recovered soon physically, mentally and emotinally.May God and his Saints always be there to save us.
    Thank you and God hear us!

  14. AR says
    I pray for my brother, friends and everyone alse affected by hurricane sandy. I ask God to wrap them with his cloak as he keeps them safe from flying objects, flooding and any thing that may endanger their lives.

  15. Dear lord, thank you for your grace so far and for the remains of the year that you will take us thur. We pray for quick recovering for the victims of the sandy harricane that u comfort them in various their various needs.. Dear lord we thank for all and you know best for us. Let your will be done in our life’s. Amen.

  16. For all who are suffering loss due to Hurricane Sandy, I ask that God and his Saints and angels watch over everyone and keep all safe from harm. Our prayers will continue to be offered for all of the victims. Thank God for all those who safely weathered the storm!

  17. We are so grateful that we were able to leave the area of the Delaware shore and stay with our son in Pa. We are safe as is our home in DE.
    Please Mary ask for special graces for those who aren’t as safe.
    Please bless those we cannot reach, may they be safe and secure

    Thank you for all good things.

    “All will be well”

  18. I pray for my daughter in NJ. She has a temp job & does not get paid when she foes not work . She was safe from the storm . Thankyou God for your blessings. Please keep her strong & safe through this time.

  19. I join my faith wt d faith of al who ave suffered 1 foorm of disasta or d other in praya n supplicatn dat d good lord wl cme to our aid especially in Nigeria where we ave no form of recue or aid.

  20. John-Paul you such an inspiration, thank you for your humble prayers.

    Just some assurance to all affected & effected by the natural disaster of Hurricane Sandy, Jesus suffered and sacrificed His life to save us. During this time of fear, anxiety, loss, trauma and darkness, trust only in God’s redemption, “He will never forsake you” . He is more closer to you now than you will ever imagine… BE NOT AFRAID FOR I AM WITH YOU

    You constantly in our prayers….. have faith everything will be alright.

    Blessings

  21. Lord God have mercy on the affected people, you alone can give the best protection and care your will be done, in Jesus’ name I pray Amen.

  22. Lord where two it more gather in prayer you will be there amongst us. Please watch over my family and friends who sleep in the cold and darkness tonight. Grant that you will shine your light on each of them and the workers who are working tirelessly to restore their lives to normalcy. For my friends who I haven’t heard from, I pray for their safety . Amen

  23. We lift up all the affected people to the Lord to save and protect them from further hurt.. Lord have mercy and provide for their needs in this moment of disaster and pain. In Jesus name we pray AMEN

  24. Thank you for this beautiful prayer .
    Dear Father in heaven almighty to lord god Jesus Christ We trust in you protect and save people who are effected by Sandy bless the small children , Elders ,fathers ,mothers & every family we hand over to your hands in this moment of disaster father .
    Have mercy on them & give them the strength & take away there pain and fear lord….
    Hear are prayers lord Jesus & thanks for each and every single blessing of yours in our life’s Amen ….

  25. Thank you for this very soothing and comforting prayer.
    Dear Sweet Jesus, please help my sisters and their families, my nieces and nephews and their families and my cousins and several friends who are all affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York and NJ. Lord please calm their fears, give them courage and strength to band with others and get through this devastating experience. And please bless and guide the leaders, police officers, military personnel, healthcare workers and volunteers who are working around the click to help others and restore services. Lord, we thank you for blessing us. Amen.

  26. i d contiue praying for America.Pls remember Nigeria where abt 19 states out of 36 were flooded.Ours is quite pathetic because some of those in charge of relief materials are stealing them while the victims are suffering.some ve taken ill in their camps.though yours is massive,it would be handled better than in Nigeria.

    • thank you for praying for the U.S.,
      we here have so much to be thankful for. recently a priest came to my church asking for donations, he spoke of the conditions that nigera(i believe it was nigeria) has to endure. i pray God sends his many many blessings upon your country and all countries across His world. too many people do not realize the devastation that happens after a major storm hits here, is probably close to daily living in some countries……maybe thats is the lesson we here have to learn. Jesus Christ, pray for us, Virgin Mary, pray us, St Joseph, pray for us.

  27. Jesus we trust in You. Although we are sinners we trust in Your Mercy and Love. Consider not what we truly deserve, but grant us your forgiveness. We ask your mercy on those who are suffering right now from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Please inspire our hearts to be generous in supporting all those whose lives, goods and routines are seriously deranged by this stunning turn of the Nature You created. And, for all those who lost their lives in this storm, we humbly petition the full affection of Your Divine Mercy, Love and Forgiveness.

    Almighty and Eternal Father, we offer You the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son Our Lord Jesus Christ in atonement for our sins and those of all mankind.

  28. Thy will be done. Lord, take into your fold all those effected by SANDY. I am from India, I do not know the level of destruction unless I see it, other than what is shown on TV or newspaper. But I know many rich & poor are effected, lost their near & dear ones. Keep them away from Mental trauma and give them the strength to start all over again. You are the way the truth & the Life.

  29. Thanks for the beautiful prayer. We have faith that our father in heaven above will bless and protect all those affected by hurricane Sandy. Please pray for my nephew and his family in Fairfax, VA whose house was destroyed by a tree falling on the house.

  30. Remember o gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection or sort your intercession, was left unaided.

    Blessed Mother Mary, please intercede for all those who have affected by the NY hurricane sandy disaster. Keep the peoples strong in faith and get them to safety.

    Prayers also goes to my daughter in Chicago. please keep her safe and shield her from danger.
    Amen.

    Angie

  31. Remember o gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection or sort your intercession, was left unaided.

    Blessed Mother Mary, please intercede for all those who have affected by the NY hurricane sandy disaster. Keep the peoples strong in faith and get them to safety.

    Prayers also goes to my daughter in Chicago. please keep her safe and shield her from danger.
    Amen.

  32. Please pray for my family whose homes are without power, heat and telephone. Please pray for my mother’s healing and for her marriage to mend. I also ask Our Lord to have mercy on all those afflicted by this storm. He has shown us His almighty power, may we always respect and honor our Heavenly Father. Amen.

  33. Thanks for this beautiful prayer!

    I pray for my family and friends, who reside in New York, New Jersey and also in Boston … please dear Jesus, keep them all safe from every harm. I offer prayers for anyone who has loved ones in any of the affected states, that they too be kept safe.

    In His name, Amen.

  34. Thank you for the beautiful prayer, John-Paul—and for leading us in your novenas–you are truly a blessing! I will continue to pray for all who have been affected by Storm Sandy–may the healing begin and may God’s grace be with all of them. God bless you!

  35. Lord please spare my relatives, friends, and everyone on Sandy’s path from harm and devastation of their properties and well being. Thank you Lord.

  36. Thank You for this site,for you and your lovely wife and for the Novenas that you send to us so that we may become closer to Our Lord…. You are truly a wonderful man and am so happy to be apart of all of your Novenas ……I am praying with you and all the wonderful people that you have brought to this site for all the people that have been effective one way or another due Sandy’s storm…. We may not ever meet but spiritually we have all met with this site that you have given us……God Bless you Always.Pat

  37. Yes, thank you for sending along this prayer for the Hurricane Sandy victims. It is, indeed, times like these that we must put on a united front and collectively pray together. Thanks for uniting us all in prayer, John Paul. May God Bless You Today and Always!

  38. Hi John-Paul

    Thank you for asking to pray for all hurricane victims. Prayer is very powerful and when we are praying for others our own cross is not that heavy.

    Praying for the right person to govern Go’s children is also very important. May God listen to our prayers and may the right person be ellected.

    May God continue to bless your ministry

  39. Dear Father, I pray for all those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Lord I ask that you would comfort those who endured the storm and I pray for the families that lost loved ones. Lord, we know that you are a God of restoration, healing and peace. Lord I pray that you would supply all that is needed during this time of need. Lord I pray that this country would come together and help those in need. Father God, give the victims of the storm strength to endure, and help them to know that You, Lord will never leave them nor forsake them. Help them to turn to you during this terrible ordeal and may they find comfort in your arms. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.

  40. I AM SO HAPPY AND BLESSED T HAVE FOUND THIS WEBSITE. i JOIN MY PRAYERS OTHERS FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICAINE SANDY. ALSO I PRAY FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTION AND ALL THE SPECIAL INTENTIONS PUT BEFORE THE LORD THRU THE INTERCESSION OF ST JUDE. MAY ALL OF US DOING THIS NOVENA HAVE OUR PRAYERS ANSWERERED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THANK YOU ST JUDE. MAY WE ALL DRAW CLOSER TO JESUS AND AY OUR FAITH GROW, GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

  41. St. Michael the ArchAngel defend us in this time of need.

    Please fight the heavenly battle that may be part of the terrible hurricane.

    Dear Blessed Mother, help your Son Jesus care for all those in need and those

    who do not know your Son, take them by the hand and lead them to Him.

    Jesus we ask for your mercy.

    Amen

  42. Dear John Paul,

    A very noble thing to pray for those who are suffering and in need. I expect that some form of funds will be set up to help those affected and this will be publicised.

    Dear Father in Heaven,

    In Jesus name, help those who have been affected by this storm and especially who have lost loved ones. May they get consolation and peace. For those who have lost their homes and possessions, that people will see this as an opportunity to be Jesus to them in their hour of need by sharing with them what they have so that they will experience the love of God in their lives.

  43. Lord Jesus, I pray to you, give all those who were affected in this natural disaster (hurricane sandy) the strength to bear the pain and loss, and for those who lost their lives through this storm eternal rest in your heavenly abode.

  44. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, please come to the aid of all the people affecting by this storm. Especially those who are still in its path, as of now. Give our people courage. Show them God’s goodness and love in this time of trial. Remind them to go to him, who loves them very much.
    St. Nicholas, come to the aid of children, of all ages. They are scared and frightened. Since some will be upset because of Halloween, show them that God’s love overpowers all evil. Point them to the way of our beloved Jesus Christ.
    Our beloved Saints and Angels. Please use this opportunity, in the wake of All Saints Day; and fly to all people in the path of the storm and who have been affected. We need you now.
    Have mercy on us Father.

  45. Remember Oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known,
    That anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided.
    Inspired by this confidence I fly unto you, Oh Virgin of Virgins, my Mother;
    To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
    Oh Mother of the the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer them. AMEN!

  46. Lord Jesus Christ I pray that you answer all our prayers at this delicate time most especially for the victims of hurricane Sandy as well as the US elections. Accept all our prayers as a sweet smelling savour. Let your will concerning us always be done. Thank you Lord Jesus for answered our prayers. Amen!!

  47. Prayers for my son and his pregnant wife in Brooklyn , my godchild and her boyfriend in Manhattan and all those effected by Hurricane Sandy, keep them all safe Lord.
    Blessings to all.

  48. Lord please protect these victims of hurricane sandy.. I use those victims,as a point of contact,on those victims in Nigeria,who have suffered from flood disasters and a displaced,Father Almighty,You give life and property,preserve them from all dangers,and bring them to everlasting life,Amen!!!

  49. Oh,God be merciful to ur people especially those affected by this horrible natural disaster all over the world. Protect and let ur love overshadow them. John Paul may God enrich u with wisdom amen

  50. Dear God as You are always there to listen and answer our prayers please do the same for all affected by hurricane Sandy. Please let your Healing Hands lift up the spirits of all our brother and sisters who are weeping now from loss of loved ones and properties.

  51. Lord, hear our prayer for the repose of the souls who have perished as a result of the storm hitting our nations (Canada [1] and the USA [17] to date) as well as the estimated 40 in the Caribbean and for others whom we are unaware. Grant them your mercy. We pray also for all who continue to be adversely effected especially those who may yet be in harm’s way. We ask the intercession and protection of our Guardian Angels as we abandon ourselves to Divine Providence.

  52. Dear John Paul and Annie,

    With all the other, “Thank yous for all you do”, I add mine! So glad that we have combined our prayers together for special intentions for this beautiful world God gave us. I can never
    get to many emails from you so keep them coming! Thank you again!

  53. May our Blessed Mother Mary cover all those in Sandy’s path with her mantle and may she interceed to our Lord Jesus Christ for restored normalcy. I especially ask for prayer for my son, Jon-David in Ithaca, NY.

  54. Dear John-Paul & Annie

    Thanks for your commitment!

    Please pray for my son and his family living in Queens. I spoke with them last night and they were ok. May they continue to be safe. I pray for all those who have been adversely affected by this disaster and pray for the intercession of St. Jude for speedy aid to the most vulnerable in the tri-state area.

    May God bless us all!

  55. My nephew has lost his house and his truck. Thank God they are all safe and unharmed. The house is under water. Cars and boats were floating down the street last night and this morning. Thank you for your prayers.

  56. Dear friend.
    Thanks for every Novena,and you prayers for me and my family.
    I’ll always pray with you the novena,and the prayer for the people in need.
    I pray for you too,so our beloved God will give you strength so you keep on sending us the novena’s and prayers.
    God bless you.

  57. With the devastation from Storm Sandy, I offer up prayers for a quick recovery
    for those souls who have lost so much. May God be merciful and give consolation
    to those in need.

  58. Lord Jesus, holy mother, please I pray that all those who just suffered a tremendous disaster are well and safe. I pray for those who have no word of their families. St. Jude, intercede with God that he may bring visible and speedy help where help is mosy needed. Bless all those who are left with no power, please I beg for their well being. In the name of Jesus, amen. Peace be with you.

  59. Peace to you, John-Paul and Annie. Thank you for your inspiring message and prayer.
    We are Blessed to be able to use this technology for the Glory of God, and for the means of giving courage to all who are in need of His Mercy. His love and mercy endure forever. Praise be Jesus Christ, now and Forever!

  60. Pray for my family and friends on the Jersey Shore all now without power. Can’t reach my parents cell phone service down. Know from a friend they are safe.
    Everything about my shore town is gone :(

    • I will pray for your family . and all of those who are affected by the storm. God, I pray for these families that they are safe and well. In your nsme, bless them, guide them and take care of them. Please let them be ok. Bless Jackie that she may get a hold of her family and friends. In Jesus Christ, amen. Peace be with you.

  61. Please pray for my friend who is in a hospital in Philly with her special needs baby, adopted from Ukraine, awaited surgery!

    • Please pray for my son, christian, who is somewhere in Ct. No word from him in weeks. Also for daughter, Hilari, and her family in VA. Thank you, and may God bless all of us.

  62. Please pray for the safe return home to Western New York of my sister Debbie & brother-in-law Chuck, who a driving from West Virginia. Thank you so much for offerring this special prayer opportunity. May God bless you and Annie……

  63. Hi My dear brother & sister John Paul.
    I don’t know how I can give you thanks for all your Prayer’mails
    I love them serious I love them. I mean it.
    My life is Prayer life. Thanks to my God. In Jesus Name.
    I love you can send every Payer for me for everything.
    I’am walking I pray, if I’am sitting in my restroom I’am praying just to let you know how much I’am praying everywhere I’am -I go – I do -I pray. You understand what I mean??? Please don’t say that you’re sending to much prayer for me It’s just like you are giving me FOOD. I love it. Thank you. May the Good Lord bless you and your wife and every family of you my dear brother John Paul. I’am praying for your Election And….. (I’am praying that Obama win the election.) is that right.
    And I will ask you for a prayer for my government We just had an election and it’s still not good they can’t make it. they still have quarrel/ fight, with each other.
    I would like that they get Peace in mind and body and over and in our Island. Praise God. I hope you understand me. I will pray it during the novena for your election what’s our election too. Praise God. Thanks for helping me with thir prayer.
    Love all. Myrna from Curacao.

    • Myrna, thanks for your heart of intercession
      That our Lord Jesus has given to You! We are,
      however, praying for a pro-life president and
      that is not Obama. You aren’t aware of his
      record. Please pray instead for a prolife, pro
      Family – according to the biblical tradition of family-
      One man and one woman- president.

      Keep praying for all of us; our country needs
      your prayers these next six days before our
      election next Tuesday. Thank you and God
      bless and protect you!

      Maryann

    • Dear Myrna,
      May God Bless you and your family always. Please pray that President Obama doesn’t win the election because he does not respect the lives of innocent babies, the elderly or the sick. He is also taking away our Freedom of Religion and Speech. We pray for Gods Mercy and Love to enlighten the hearts of us all. God Bless

  64. Through St. Jude’s intercession, may the Lord bring peace to all affected families and heal them from effects of Sandy.

  65. John Paul – you are an amazing young man. I’m grateful God has given you to all of us. Thank you for helping all of us grown in our faith.

  66. My prayers to all that have been threw this storm , I was threw it last year with Irene and i know it can scare you, stay strong God is with you all O:)

  67. Yes we need to join those who are suffering, we thank God we were not affect though our brothers and sister are get the effect, O God help them and touch our heart to assist them.

  68. These prayers are so very important, in this time of disaster, I join in the prayers and novenas and ask God to bring normalcy back soon.

  69. Thank you for your help and compassion towards others.

    God bless you and keep you in a good health with your lovely wife.

    • In crisis like thise we all re-unite in christ.My prayer goes to those who affected, GOD KNOWS why! only we need to stay in faith he will re paint.For the first responder God protect them for hard work thier doing.