Every semester is kicked off with Mass of the Holy Spirit here at the University of the Incarnate Word. The Mass honors Dean’s list students from the previous semester, and Father gives a special blessing to all students. This semester there was a special focus on the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. With the worst earthquake in two hundred years, millions are displaced and thousands are assumed dead. Relief efforts are only beginning after the destruction of villages and national landmarks throughout this Caribbean island. As our nation comes together to try and support these efforts, Incarnate Word is spreading this message as well. Students and faculty have come together for prayer, and this Mass started off a week of collections for Haiti. The presence of Catholic Relief Services is very alive this week as we raise money to help with the rescue projects. We are so blessed to be able to reach out and support those in need. Please keep everyone in your prayers, the victims of the earthquakes and the families who are so desperately waiting to hear about their loved ones. In this terrible tragedy it is incredible to see the amount of care throughout the world. Not only are American groups such as the Los Angeles Fire Department heading to Haiti to help, Taiwan, Venezuela, Great Britain, and other countries are sending in groups to help sort through the debris. In a time when our world is so divided on so many different issues, often leading to hatred and war, and is so uplifting to see the love that people have for their fellow man. To get a better picture of what is going on, a photo journalist has displayed pictures from the aftermath and destruction. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/earthquake_in_haiti.html. Sitting safe and sound at my dorm here on campus it is hard for me to understand the impact that this could have on an entire group of people. However, these pictures give me the ability to visualize. Imagining my entire way of life being destroyed, from my home to my family, I just can’t imagine the sense of loss. I only hope that the UIW community can come together is solidarity and support to spread our love to the victims of this horrible natural disaster.
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