God, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
We know that you remember them too, and are keeping them in your care.
We acknowledge the pervasiveness of violence in our world:
Sometimes it explodes with intent to kill
And has its success, as on 9/11.
And sometimes it creeps in subtly:
In attitudes and mindsets, in worldviews and passing words.
We find it even here in our own hearts.
Cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and restore us to justice.
We rely upon your mercy.
Grant that we may forgive those who have committed atrocities against us
And remember them also to your merciful love.
We hear your words to us: “Do not resist an evil person;” (1)
We are baffled and astonished at this instruction.
We have no paradigm for understanding a peaceable kingdom,
Other than your example.
Console us in our grief, Oh Lovely One.
Speak to us in our confusion.
Guide our feet on the path of peace. (2)
Be to us a light in darkness,
A lamp of peace drawing us lovingly in.
Amen
(1) Matthew 5:39
(2) Luke 1: 78-79
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[…] Litany for 9/11 God, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We know that you remember them too, and are keeping them in your care. We acknowledge the pervasiveness of violence in our world: Sometimes it explodes with intent to kill And has its success, as on 9/11. And sometimes it creeps in subtly: In attitudes and mindsets, in worldviews and passing words. We find it even here in our own hearts. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and restore us to justice. We rely upon your mercy. Grant that we may forgive those who have committed atrocities against us And remember them also to your merciful love. We hear your words to us: “Do not resist an evil person;” (1) We are baffled and astonished at this instruction. We have no paradigm for understanding a peaceable kingdom, Other than your example. Console us in our grief, Oh Lovely One. Speak to us in our confusion. Guide our feet on the path of peace. (2) Be to us a light in darkness, A lamp of peace drawing us lovingly in. Amen (1) Matthew 5:39 (2) Luke 1: 78-79 (Source: Fran Pratt, Godspace) […]