"We resolve today and always to reject hatred and resist terrorism.The greatest resource we have in these struggles is faith." These are the words of the President of the USCCB, Archbishop Timothy Dolan. The words were offered as a statement on the tenth anniversary of 9/11. They recommit us to pulling together in faith, work, ideas, and commitment. We can make our country and the world better. We know we can.
The Archbishop closed his statement with a prayer, Pope Benedict XVI offered when he visited Ground Zero in 2008.
The Archbishop closed his statement with a prayer, Pope Benedict XVI offered when he visited Ground Zero in 2008.
"O God of love, compassion, and healing,look on us, people of many different faiths and traditions,who gather today at this site,the scene of incredible violence and pain….
God of understanding,overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy,we seek your light and guidanceas we confront such terrible events.Grant that those whose lives were sparedmay live so that the lives lost here may not have been lost in vain.Comfort and console us,strengthen us in hope,and give us the wisdom and courageto work tirelessly for a world where true peace and love reignamong nations and in the hearts of all."
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