Bishop Of Sintang Invites Catholics To Pray In The Face Of Floods

Bishop of the Diocese of Sintang Mgr Samuel Oton Sidin. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Bishop of Sintang Diocese, Mgr Samuel Oton Sidin, invited all Catholics to pray with their hearts fully surrendered to God in the midst of the flood that hit Sintang and a number of areas in West Kalimantan. the difficulties we are currently facing. We strengthen each other, pray for each other, and our hope is that this natural disaster will soon pass," he said in Sintang, West Kalimantan, as reported by Antara, Sunday, November 14. difficult, namely flooding everywhere. Many people were affected, the losses were incalculable. "We are concerned, I feel sad about this unfortunate situation," he said. Even so, the Bishop said as people of faith, Catholics and all communities affected by the flood must remain steadfast in facing the reality. "Of course, we don't just pray, prayer is very important indeed. But we and I must all try to deal with it in our own way," he said. they have, they distribute to the victims. "Hopefully the aid that flows to the people of Sintang, especially to Catholics, can ease suffering in the midst of the great flood that hit," said Bishop Samuel Oton Sidin. Bishop Sintang's invitation has also been distributed by the Communications Commission Sintang Diocese's Social Service through the WhatsApp conversation application, since Saturday (13/11). Floods in Sintang Regency have occurred Since October 21, 2021, thousands of homes and communities have been affected by flooding to date. Floods also hit a number of districts in West Kalimantan.