"After the Rain" (2006) is a project dedicated to the recovering New Orleans area. Featuring songs of hope and inspiration like "Lamb of God" (Paris), "The Lord's Prayer" (Mallotte), and "You Raise Me Up" (Graham). Wonderfully orchestrated by local musicians and produced by Joe Hand in Nashville, Tennessee. This project has truly been a labor of love during the city's recovery, and is the finest musical collaboration to date.

Catholic singer/ songwriter Trish Foti Genco left her home and school where she teaches in New Orleans just before Hurricane Katrina hit. Genco made it to her sister's home in Houston and watched as her home went through the worst natural disaster in US history. Now safe with her family she wonders about the school children she taught and their families. Genco writes an open letter asking for continued prayer for her beloved city:

"There is a part of New Orleans that you need to live to understand. We are a community based on tradition, family, and faith. It's not the pictures on TV. Natives joke that every in New Orleans is either related or almost related. It's a community with Churches on almost every other corner with Catholic Schools in between. Our calendar and and lives are completely intertwined with the Church Calendar. Whether it's King's Day and king cakes, Lent and seafood, or Mardi Gras and a party. In a surreal way the Catholic faith is part of the City's heritage.

The wrath of hurricane Katrina did not just affect one area or group of people. Its effects range from property destruction to loss of life and everything in between. It was the great equalizer. Perhaps the biggest most immeasurable loss has been our communities. We lost elders and friends, children and babies, landmarks and places of worship. We lost places that shaped our memories and traditions. We've lost dignity, as the media focuses on the careless acts of a few. The real heart of this community is our faith. New Orleans and its community can prevail. As we glance down the street, and see our ravaged city we can't help but see all those churches. Standing there...waiting for us to return home.

You see, after the rain, and the streets drain, and the schools are rebuilt this strong community will fill those churches. We, the real community of New Orleans, will count our blessings, fill our Churches, and celebrate our seasons. We are a people of faith. Like those early followers we will prevail stronger for our experiences and deeper in our faith.

People have asked what need to be done for New Orleans and its community. First, pray. Pray for the healing of our city. Pray for all our leaders and citizens. Pray for our Catholic Schools and Churches. Pray for the children of the city...theirs is the greatest lost. They are displaced and most simply want to go home. They want the security of home and school. Second, perhaps find a Parish to adopt. Many ministries from music to youth ministry will certainly struggle in the coming months. These things will be most needed to heal our community. They won't be helped by other programs. Lastly, mark your calendars for 3 months from now. When the media coverage stops. Pray for us then as we are in the thick of rebuilding.