God of all creation, all the elements belong to you.
The earth, air, water and fire are yours to command.
You guarded your people in Israel by night with a pillar of flame.
You sanctified the early church with tongues of fire at Pentecost.
You appeared to Moses in the burning bush, which was engulfed but not consumed.
God of wind and flame, extinguish the fires engulfing land, communities, and homes.
Guard those who must flee because of the blaze, give them safety and wholeness.
Bring those who have perished home to you, grant them your perpetual peace.
Protect those who battle the flames, sanctify their service and send them your Spirit.
Restore our land, our homes, our faith in your goodness,
And show us again how you bring life out of ash and dust
Give us the resources and strength, we ask, to rebuild and replant
And show us that you are the loving Creator and Savior.
Amen.
Prayer for Protection Against Wildfires
Heavenly Father, we come before You in this time of great need. We ask You to protect all those affected by wildfires. Calm the winds, quench the flames, and send the rains needed to restore safety and life to the land. Bless the firefighters, first responders, and volunteers with strength and protection as they work tirelessly to save lives and homes. We place our trust in You, Lord, and seek the intercession of St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Litany of St. Florian (for Protection Against Fires)
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
St. Florian, protector against fire, pray for us.
St. Florian, strength of firefighters, pray for us.
St. Florian, faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
St. Florian, comforter of those in danger, pray for us.
St. Florian, intercessor in emergencies, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let us pray:
Lord, through the intercession of St. Florian, protect us from all dangers of fire. May his courage and faith inspire us to trust in You in all trials. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Holy Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, we seek your intercession in this time of danger. Pray for those whose lives are threatened by the wildfires. Protect their homes, families, and communities. Grant strength to those battling the flames and courage to those evacuating. As a mother protects her children, shelter us under your mantle of love. Amen.
