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Remembering Our Brother, Fr. Mychal Judge OFM
As the 10th Anniversary of the tragedies of September 11th, 2001 approaches in just a few days time, there will certainly be much said about my fellow Franciscan brother, Mychal Judge, OFM. His death,...
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Dating God Podcast #11: Patty Spear, 10th Anniversary of 9/11
In this episode of the podcast we have (1) Guest Patty Spear, a veteran young-adult minister who shares with us her experience of life-long ministry and work with young people; (2) the Dating God...
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The Memory of 9/11: An Anniversary Reflection and Christian Response
The following is an excerpt from my essay, “A Franciscan Millennial and the Memory of 9/11,” which appears in the book, Franciscan Voices on 9/11 (St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2011), and is now...
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American Franciscan Response to Anniversary of 9/11
The Franciscan friars of the Seven United States OFM provinces and the English OFM province have released a document on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The...
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Moving Tribute to an Ordinary Hero of 9/11
So much of the attention this weekend will be focused on the lost firefighters, police officers and first responders who died trying to rescue the women and men trapped in the World Trade Centers, and...
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September 11, 2001: Sometimes Words Are Not Enough
“Whenever I see the number 9-11, even if it’s on a clock, I realize that it’s no longer just a number anymore,” said a teenager who attends high school in Northern Virginia and was interviewed on NPR...
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Scripture for 9/11: Forgive, Forgive, Forgive!
Yesterday I wrote about how sometimes words are not enough, but perhaps I should have qualified my statement, saying instead that hunan words are sometimes not enough. God’s Word is another story. In...
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A Post-9/11 Thomas Merton Reflection
In light of the tenth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, especially in light of the wars and military action in the subsequent years, it seems appropriate to pause and reflect on some of...
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Photo of SBU Alum’s Father Praying Touches Hearts
Chances are you’ve probably seen this photograph, it has been published in a number of print and digital outlets. It shows a grieving father praying at the new 9/11 Memorial at the Ground Zero site....
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The Memory of 9/11: An Anniversary Reflection and Christian Response
The following is an excerpt from my essay, “A Franciscan Millennial and the Memory of 9/11,” which appears in the book, Franciscan Voices on 9/11 (Franciscan Media, 2011), and is now available for the...
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