This is the enduring image that most haunts me about 9-11-01. It is but one of many, many images. The selfless example of service of Father Mychal Judge who did not know fear taht day or look the other way but gave all he had, his last great measure and of course, lost his life, along with 3,000 others on that horrible day.
In 2012 how will we remember? In 2012 will the horror of that day become part of the political campaign? In 2012, how many Americans will barely even notice?
For all Americans, and in particular, people of faith, tomorrow is a day to pray and remember and to take stock of our own personal relationship with God and the state of our souls. While I believe firmly that God wrapped his Fatherly mantle of mercy and love around all these victims, I also know that everyone of the innocent victims went to work or school or about their everyday business not expecting that day to be their last.
Do we live, in God's sight, as the same could befall each of us? Can we pray with this and reflect deeply as we pass another 9-11 now some 11 years later.
God Bless America and may America Bless God!
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