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# Pause to Reflect, Pray, and Give
- URL: https://mereorthodoxy.com/pause-to-reflect-pray-and-give/
- Published: 2010-01-13T22:55:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-20T21:12:00.000Z
- Description: Pause to Reflect, Pray, and Give
- Author: Mere Orthodoxy
- Tags: Matthew Lee Anderson, Uncategorized

While the numbers might be off, there is no doubt [that the tragedy in Haiti is monumental](http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9D718703&show%5Farticle=1&ref=mereorthodoxy.com). Big Photo's [stunning and tragic photo essay is all that needs to be said.](http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/earthquake%5Fin%5Fhaiti.html?ref=mereorthodoxy.com)

It is appropriate in such times to cease from our striving and remember that God is still *God,* and that the intercessions of the saints for those in need can have effects that we may never know.

And then give.

[Desiring God has a list of organizations](http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/2188%5F11%5Fcharities%5Fcollecting%5Fdonations%5Ffor%5Fhaiti/?ref=mereorthodoxy.com) that are in need of support, as [does The Anchoress](http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/theanchoress/2010/01/12/relief-efforts-for-haiti/?ref=mereorthodoxy.com).

[You can also text 'disaster' from your phone to 90999 to donate $10 to Compassion International](http://twentytwowords.com/2010/01/13/charge-a-donation-for-haiti-to-your-phone-bill/?ref=mereorthodoxy.com).

"Normal" writing returns tomorrow.