Washington D.C., Sep 11, 2013 / 12:10 pm
On the twelfth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the U.S. bishops have released special Mass intercessions to pray for victims of terrorism, for military service members, and for an "end to all hatred."
"For all victims of violence and terrorism around the world, and for their families, that they may find comfort and peace, we pray to the Lord," reads the new prayer on the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Another prayer asks that the Church "may continue to provide care and healing for all, especially those affected by the attacks on September 11, 2001."
A third prays that national leaders "may work together to address the problems that provide fertile ground for the growth of terrorism," while another prays for both an end to hatred and for "the ability to forgive."