In Altadena, California, a Catholic family who lost their house in the historic wildfires stood together in the rubble of what was their home and sang praise songs, video shows.
The video, uploaded by Gianna Halpin and shared by journalist Sachin Jose, shows the Halpin family singing “Regina Caeli” in Latin. According to a fundraiser set up for the family, the Halpins lived in the home for 35 years before it was destroyed on Tuesday night.
People find solace in singing ‘Regina Caeli,’ O Queen of Heaven, after witnessing the devastation of the fire in California.
Video: Gianna Halpin pic.twitter.com/ENfA4tCceS
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) January 10, 2025
This is the Halpin family glorifying God in the rubble of their own home. They are among a number of marvelous people I know whose homes have been destroyed or damaged by the fires. This may be the worst disaster to strike…
