Friday, September 11, 2009

A prayer of remembrance



O God of Spirits and of all flesh, You have trampled upon death and have abolished the power of the devil, giving life to Your world. For your departed servants, the innocent victims of the atrocious attacks of September 11, and those who died in the line of duty as they were trying to save others, give rest to their souls in a place of light, in a place of repose, in a place of refreshment, where there is no pain, sorrow, and suffering. As a good and loving God, forgive every sin they have committed in thought, word, or deed, for there is no one who lives and sins not. You alone are without sin. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your word is the Truth.

For You are the resurrection, the life, and the repose of Your departed servants who lost their lives during the tragic events of these days, Christ our God, and to You we give glory, with Your eternal Father and your all-holy, good and life-giving Spirit, now and forever and unto the ages of ages.

Amen.

- A Service of Protection, Forgiveness, Healing and Consolation: Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001 (GOA)


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