I am on retreat this week at our retreat center in the Diocese, the Bishop Connare Center (my former high school seminary residence hall). Things are going well, and I wanted to take a moment on this important day of remembrance in our nation, to share with you a prayer.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued intercessions for September 11 (Patriots Day) that could be used at Mass. They are as follows:
* For the Church, that she may continue to provide care and healing for all, especially for those affected by the attacks on September 11, 2001, we pray to the Lord ...
* For all victims of violence and terrorism around the world, and for their families, that they may find comfort and peace, we pray to the Lord ...
* For the safety of our service men and women abroad, for civil servants who protect us and keep us safe, and for all who live with war and violence, we pray to the Lord ...
* For our leaders and for leaders of nations, that they may work together to address the problems that provide fertile ground for the growth of terrorism, we pray to the Lord ...
* For the ability to forgive and for an end to all hatred, beginning in our own hearts, we pray to the Lord ...
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