Catholic Democratic Leaders Attend 9/11 Catholic Mass
Posted by John Kelly on September 12, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Democratic Catholic Members of Congress, DNC Faith Advisory Council members, and DNC staff attended a Mass to remember the victims of 9/11 and those who have died as a result of the war in Iraq.
The presiding priest delivered an impassioned homily recounting the tragic events of 9/11, praying for the victims of terrorism and for an end to the war in Iraq. He challenge the failed policy in Iraq by declaring it "unjust" and built upon "seductive false philosophies" and offered a special blessing for the Members of Congress to have strength and wisdom to pursue peace and reconciliation.
Just as the congregation was preparing to receive communion, the Church bells began to toll commemorating the exact moment when the first plane struck the twin towers six years ago. The large congregation of Catholic leaders and electeds stood as a sign of solidarity.
The Mass was sponsored by a number of Catholic organizations including: Catholics United, NETWORK, Maryknoll, Pax Christi USA, the Office for Social Concerns of the Archdiocese of Washington, Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good, the Jesuit Conference, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Columban Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office.
Catholics will be praying for an end to war across the country in the coming weeks as part of the campaign--"Catholics for an End to the War in Iraq."
(John Kelly is Catholic Outreach Liaison for the Democratic Party)
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