9/11 Prayers for Peace

Sue McNaughton is a 30-year member of . On Sunday, in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Below, Sue McNaughton shares her thoughts on the day.

I walked the labyrinth at St Elizabeth’s Sunday afternoon in memory of those nearly 3000 people who were killed 10 years ago. I walked in honor of those who still suffer from that devastating day. And as I walked I prayed.

My overwhelming prayer was for peace. Peace within our families, our government, our holy places. Peace in our city, our nation, our world. Peace for my grandchildren, our future, all humanity.

I spent an hour in silence, remembering. Remembering the images, the heartache, the fear. But also remembering that feeling of community that erupted within hours of the attack. We were solidified as a people, as Americans. Within a day or two, people had changed. They smiled at each other, strangers greeted one another, drivers were courteous to each other. We were one.

I walked, remembered and prayed for peace.

That peace can be chosen over hate. 

And that we can be reunited—in peace