9/11 reflection and prayer

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9/11 - a painting by Irena Sliwinski

Here is a reflection and prayer by Christine Suriano,  a dear friend and fellow member of the Our Lady of the Round Table community. The painting was created by my Mama, Irena Sliwinski,  just days after the tragedy. 

Indeed, the grace of our Lord has been abundant… 1 TM 1:13

As we prepare to memorialize the 10th anniversary of 9/11, this line rings in my heart.  I’ve been watching on TV and reading in the newspapers, testimonies of the victims families…pictures of memorials from all over the world and the power of thousands of “pay it forwards.”  Those who said YES to the grace offered by the Divine have smiles on their faces, joy in their hearts and a very deep understanding of self.  They do not ask for pity.  When memories fill their beings and tears flood their eyes, they only want us to BE there with them.

All of the victims left a legacy…so many have been abundantly nourished by each one, especially the many children who were born, never knowing their fathers, but have expressed the feelings of knowing each of those life-giving men, sensing their presence every day.

Divine One, thank you for blessing the lives of the many who were left behind.
In gratitude for the grace one finds in knowing the mortality of body does not reflect
the absence of spirit.

Walk with those who will be journeying this weekend to the places of loss…our Capitol, our farm in rural
Pennsylvania and our City of New York…each one of these reflects who we are as a country of diversity.

Protect us from further harm.  Give courage and strength to those who are strategically placed to guard
us from further destruction.

You are like the sea…constant…
You are like the mountain…magnificent…
You are the Father, You are the Son…
the manifestation of the Spirit…
and may we never forget, in YOU (GOD) we trust…AMEN!

PEACE…SHANTI…SHALOM

Published by Isabella R. Moyer

Wife. Mama. Grammy. Writer. Blogger.

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6 thoughts on “9/11 reflection and prayer”

  1. Thank you Chris for your heart felt prayer for all the hearts that are still hurting for the great loss of their loved ones.

    Isabella, I loved your mothers painting of 9/11, the grace filled face of a mother, lifted up in prayer, knowing that all is not lost, for the souls from within her have been lifted up to GOD, for protection, care, and love. It has a lot of depth.

  2. Isabella

    Somehow through cyber skipping I came across your beautiful 911 dedication. Your mom’s name caught my eye and had me wondering if you were the same person that I went to Junior High School in Wpg. I cannot believe it if you are the same person – what a coincidence if this is true and if it is true it would be great to chat!

    Tannis McGill Appelmans

    1. You bet I`m the same person!!!! How good to hear from you Tannis! Let`s not count how many years it`s been. 😉 So glad you were cyber-skipping over to this blog. Unbelievable coincidence indeed!!!

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