Prayer of Remembrance for 9/11

God of compassion, we remember the sorrow of this day.
We hold in prayer the innocent lives lost.
We honor the courage of first responders.
We lift up families who still grieve.

Lord Jesus, you embraced the Cross of human suffering.
You know our fear, our pain, our loss.
Let your mercy bring healing and hope.
Let your love overcome hatred and division.

Holy Spirit, breathe peace into our world.
Strengthen us to walk the way of compassion.
Make us witnesses of the Cross of Christ.
May love be the last word, now and forever.

Amen.