Day of Prayer in Louisiana

Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of Louisiana has declared today a Day of Prayer in the State of Louisiana, part of which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

"Pray for the victims and the rescuers. Please pray that God give us all the physical and spiritual strength to work through this crisis and rebuild.

"Please pray for patience for those anxiously waiting to hear from family members or to get word about their homes. Pray for the safety of our hard-working rescuers and those they are bringing to safety.

"I know, by praying together on Wednesday, that we can pull together and draw strength we need; strength, that only God can give us."