Washington National Cathedral

 

Day of Prayer and Remembrance

September 11, 2002


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Remembrance Photos

A Prayer For the Nation

When ancient Israel saw its strong fortified walls, the symbols of its sense of security, crumble at the hands of vicious enemies and thousands of loved ones disappear into exile to be seen no more, the prophet Jeremiah — a man of faith — wrote a book of poetic lamentations. Lamentations more vivid of a nation’s grief and tragedy than any photograph could capture. But then in the midst of his lament he wrote these words: Continued...