O God the compassionate one, whose loving care extends to all the world,
we remember this day your children of many nations and many faiths whose lives
were cut short by the fierce flames of anger and hatred on 9/11. Console those who
continue to suffer and grieve, and give them comfort and hope as they look to
the future. Out of what we have endured,
give us the grace to examine our relationships with those who perceive us as
the enemy, and show our leaders the way to use our power to serve the good of
all for the healing of the nations. This
we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, in reconciling love, was lifted up
from the earth that he might draw all things to himself. Amen.
We remember...
The attacks resulted in the deaths of 2,996 people, including the 19 hijackers. The 2,977 victims included 246 on the four planes (from which there were no survivors), 2,606 in the World Trade Center and in the surrounding area, and 125 at the Pentagon. Nearly all of those who perished were civilians with the exceptions of 72 law enforcement officers, 343 firefighters, and 55 military personnel who died in the attacks.The deaths of adults in the attacks resulted in over 3,000 children losing a parent. (Wikipedia)
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