A Prayer for Patriot Day 2025

Today we pause to remember, to mourn, and to pray. May we never forget the lives lost and the courage shown.

God of Peace and Mercy,

On this anniversary of September 11, 2001, we lift up the souls who perished on that day. Welcome them with loving arms into Your kingdom. Comfort their families and friends. Help us to mourn alongside them with a constant compassion that can only be rooted in You. May we look to the first responders that day to inspire us to live bravely and courageously, and to selflessly protect others in need. May we look to those who opened up their homes to the stranded and displaced that day to stir us to be more hospitable. Having seen the face of evil and darkness, may we be steadfast and faithful in pursuing You, our perpetual Light.

In Jesus’s name we pray.

Amen

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