Praying to end the drought in the western United States

As drought continues to plague the western United States, Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M. asks the faithful of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau to pray for rain on the areas impacted and for all to be good stewards of the resources given to us by God. 

Please join us in praying the prayer below:

Almighty God, the western United States is in need of rain. We realize now, looking up into the clear, blue sky, what a marvel even the least drop of rain really is. To think that so much water can fall out of the sky, which now is empty and clear! We place our trust in You. We are sure that You know our needs. But You want us to ask You anyway, to show You that we know we are dependent on You. Look on our dry hills and fields, dear God, and bless them with the living blessing of soft rain. Then the land will rejoice, and the rivers will sing Your praises, and the hearts of men [your faithful] will be made glad. Amen.