“O God of love,
compassion, & healing …. We ask you in your goodness
to give eternal light & peace
to all who died here—
the heroic
first-responders:
our fire fighters, police officers,
emergency service workers, & Port Authority personnel,
along with all the innocent men & women who were victims of this tragedy….
God of understanding,
Overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy,
We seek your light & guidance
…. Strengthen us in hope,
… give us the wisdom
& courage
To work tirelessly for a world
Where true peace & love reign
Among nations & in the hearts of all.”
(“Forgiveness Has Implications in This Life, the Next”, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB)
Today reflect on what George Herbert wrote, “He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.”
May God Be Praised!
Continue to pray, Hear my cry! “Lord, listen to my prayer: turn your ear to my appeal.” You are my refuge and my hope, I turn to you during this COVID 19 Pandemic and plead for Your intercession. In Your mercy and Your compassion “… grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners, healing to the sick ….”
[Psalm 143 and Collect from Mass Time in Pandemic]
Provide strength to the first responders, compassion to the medical personnel, and wisdom to government leaders. End this coronavirus scourge. Send Your light to me as I wander in the darkness of this pandemic and give me hope in Your eternal love today and every day. Amen. [Dcn. George Kelly]
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