People, churches not spared in Australian bushfires

Please pray for our Catholic friends and all poor souls effected by these horrible bushfires:

Churches have launched prayers for bushfire victims in Victoria, where 126 people are already confirmed dead.

The ABC reports that across Victoria people are looking to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, as the state attempts to come to terms with the deadliest bushfire disaster in Australian history.

... A number of churches have been destroyed but no details are yet available.

Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart said today that his thoughts and prayers are with the communities suffering under the destructive force of the unprecedented bushfires in Victoria. (CathNews)

There are many AmP readers down under - you are in our close prayers today.