“The recent shootings in Monterey Park (Los Angeles County) and now in Half Moon Bay remind us of how fragile human life is, but also how precious human life is. We must never take human life for granted. We must never take out our aggressions and our frustrations on others, especially in any form of violence. Yes, we need to come together to pray, and we pray for the victims, their families, the perpetrator, but we need to pray all the time. Not just during these moments of great tragedy, but all the time. We need to reclaim God at the center of our lives. He is the one who will grant us His peace.”
- Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archdiocese of San Francisco
“We pray for those killed and injured in this shooting, we ask that God stay close to their families and loved ones. We pray for the wounded to be healed, and we ask that God give strength and guidance to the doctors and nurses who are caring for them.
“We ask that God grant wisdom and prudence to law enforcement and public officials working to make sense of the violence and keep our communities safe.
“And we pray for peace. Peace in the hearts of those who are troubled. Peace in the hearts of those who are afraid and hurting today, and peace for those whose faith has been shaken.”
- Archbishop José H. Gomez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Full statement here.