Extreme weather: Abp of Armagh,
support the vulnerable
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| Extreme weather including snow and freezing temperatures hits Europe.- ANSA |
The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Eamon
Martin is calling on people to support those who are vulnerable during the
extreme weather that is set to worsen across the country in the coming days.
The Archbishop says that “the weather forecast for the
coming days is expected to be exceptionally cold and to include a significant
snowfall.
This bad weather will affect and frighten many people across
our country. Some will be afraid because they are alone, elderly, suffer
from underlying medical conditions while others will be cold and hungry.
They may too proud to admit their vulnerability.”
Archbishop Martin goes on to say that “parishes are at their
strongest when they support their weakest. “There is in each of us a
Good Samaritan. The natural disposition of the human heart is to love.
At this challenging time, the Primate is asking all able
people of goodwill to:
- be alert – in
person or by telephone - to the needs of vulnerable neighbour, old and young
- check if they
have enough food, fuel supplies and adequate clothing
- assist in
clearing pathways to homes, and offer transport for essential journeys
- use, as
appropriate, the online reporting system provided by the Peter McVerry Trust to
support rough sleepers on our streets: www.homelessdublin.ie/report-rough-sleeper
- donate warm
cloths to charity shops
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