From the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, from the directive of Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate.
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Special Prayer for the Solemn 10th Anniversary Observance
of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on America
of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on America
Sunday, September 11, 2011
LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD, ten years ago, in a dark hour for our beloved country of America, at a time of fear and turmoil, we turned to you for strength, understanding, and guidance. And again today, we ask you to hear our fervent prayers.
Have mercy on the souls of all the men and women who perished in the terrible calamities on September 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. Take them into the peace of your heavenly kingdom, and never cease to console their loved ones, who will always grieve for their losses.
Bless, too, those who lost their lives or their loved ones in the decade since that dreadful day, in the ongoing defense of our country.
Lord, bring peace and stability to our country and to our world, and restore justice among your creatures: true justice that comes only from you. By the mystery of your all-powerful and miraculous holy cross, transform the world’s pain and devastation into new life and hope.
Let us not lose faith, but bring us closer to you and embolden us in the assurance of your loving care and mercy. For you are our God, the creator of heaven and earth, our hope and our refuge. And to you we give glory, honor and worship, with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Blessed be our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Have mercy on the souls of all the men and women who perished in the terrible calamities on September 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. Take them into the peace of your heavenly kingdom, and never cease to console their loved ones, who will always grieve for their losses.
Bless, too, those who lost their lives or their loved ones in the decade since that dreadful day, in the ongoing defense of our country.
Lord, bring peace and stability to our country and to our world, and restore justice among your creatures: true justice that comes only from you. By the mystery of your all-powerful and miraculous holy cross, transform the world’s pain and devastation into new life and hope.
Let us not lose faith, but bring us closer to you and embolden us in the assurance of your loving care and mercy. For you are our God, the creator of heaven and earth, our hope and our refuge. And to you we give glory, honor and worship, with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Blessed be our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
1 comments:
I so agree with this beautiful prayer. Thank you Eric for posting it.
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