For the sake of a world

"Say to those whose hearts are frightened;
Be strong, fear not!"
(Isaiah 35:4)

(Blessed are the Peacemakers
A Reflection by Archbishop Wilton Gregory
"How we define the meaning and legacy of September 11th will determine in significant ways the role that our nation plays in shaping a more just and peaceful world. The following questions are among those on which we and others within the Catholic community could reflect as we mark this anniversary and in the days ahead.

How can we pursue "peace on earth," in a world marked by deep divisions, systemic injustice, violence, and underdeveloped international institutions?

How can we reject the profane use of religion to justify violence and instead, working with other churches and religions, reinforce the role of faith as a force for liberation and peace around the world?

What more can be done to develop the tools of nonviolent conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peace building so that we can fulfill our obligation to work for the avoidance of war?

How can nations act together to protect the lives of the innocent, stop genocide and curb fundamental human rights abuses?

How can we respond both to threats of terror and the roots of terror -- denial of human rights and dignity, desperate poverty, hopelessness and hatred?

This anniversary provides an occasion to recover, renew and recommit to the challenge of peace, for much work remains to be done." Excerpts from, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," Archbishop Wilton Gregory 8/4/2003)

How?

The questions are now three years old. To date, there are no answers.

Except one.

Remember.

For the sake of a world

The mightiest mountain
is reduced to sand
by time, not man.
forgotten.
the majesty of its being
unacknowleged
by the world that follows.
Time eternal.....
reduced to hours
minutes
seconds.
Terror razed the mountains of man
leaving concrete, dreams and....
forever...in place of sand.
Unlike mountains past,
we not only acknowledge thier majesty,
we celebrate their very being
with tears
for the memory
of families lost
and for the sake of a world
that follows.