O God of love, compassion, and healing,
\nlook on us, people of many different faiths and traditions,
\nwho gather today at this site,
\nthe scene of incredible violence and pain.<\/p>\n
We ask you in your goodness
\nto give eternal light and peace
\nto all who died here-
\nthe heroic first-responders:
\nour fire fighters, police officers,
\nemergency service workers, and Port Authority personnel,
\nalong with all the innocent men and women
\nwho were victims of this tragedy
\nsimply because their work or service
\nbrought them here on September 11, 2001.<\/p>\n
We ask you, in your compassion
\nto bring healing to those
\nwho, because of their presence here that day,
\nsuffer from injuries and illness.
\nHeal, too, the pain of still-grieving families
\nand all who lost loved ones in this tragedy.
\nGive them strength to continue their lives with courage and hope.<\/p>\n