Posted on 07/07/2005 6:13:28 AM PDT by summer
To our law-abiding friends in London,
We are thinking of you and your families are in our prayers. God bless you on this day of senseless violence and tragedy.
My thoughts and prayers are with our allies in London.
Thanks for your post to our allies.
WOW! That's beautiful! The American and British flags!!!
If you have a ping list, please post to this thread, Thanks.
FYI.
now being reported: 35 dead and 1,000 injured.
I pray the British show more resolve than the Spanish did. Time to stop this before it goes any further.
Glad your friends are OK.
bttt
Yes, this is a very sad day.
I'm feeling the same anger that I felt on 9-11.
I was horrified to see what was done in London. The the people of the city please know that we care and will do anything we can to help you recover. God bless and keep you all.
Even these words seem immortal and apt for this occassion...
[quote]From his address to a General Audience - September 12, 2001
Pope John Paul II
Brothers and Sisters, in great dismay, before the horror of destructive violence, but strong in the faith that has always guided our fathers, we turn to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, salvation of his people, and with the confidence of children, pray that He will come to our aid in these days of mourning and innocent suffering.
1. For the Churches of the East and the West, and in particular for the Church in the United States of America so that [i](just change this to the United Kingdon)[/i], though humbled by loss and mourning, yet inspired by the Mother of the Lord, strong woman beside the cross of her Son, they may foster the will for reconciliation, peace, and the building of the civilization of love.
2. For all those who bear the name of Christian, so that, in the midst of many persons who are tempted to hatred and doubt, they will be witnesses to the presence of God in history and the victory of Christ over death.
3. For the leaders of nations, so that they will not allow themselves to be guided by hatred and the spirit of retaliation, but may do everything possible to prevent new hatred and death, by bringing forth works of peace.
4. For those who are weeping in sorrow over the loss of relatives and friends, that in this hour of suffering they will not be overcome by sadness, despair and vengeance, but continue to have faith in the victory of good over evil, of life over death.
5. For those suffering and wounded by the terrorist acts, that they may return to stability and health and, appreciating the gift of life, may generously foster the will to contribute to the well being of every human being.
6. For our brothers and sisters who met death in the folly of violence, that they find sure joy and life everlasting in the peace of the Lord, that their death may not be in vain but become a leaven bringing forth a season of brotherhood and collaboration among peoples.
O Almighty and merciful God, you cannot be understood by one who sows discord, you cannot be accepted by one who loves violence: look upon our painful human condition tried by cruel acts of terror and death, comfort your children and open our hearts to hope, so that our time may again know days of serenity and peace.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen. [/quote]
Thanks for posting your message here, Sunshine Sister. I, too, was horrified.
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