Jesus and 9/11
** Content Generated with Gemini AI; Image generated with Ideogram AI From the Ashes: 9/11 and the Virtues that Bind Us to Christ A Contemplation on Faith, Hope, Love, and the Enduring Human Spirit "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4 On this hallowed day, the anniversary of September 11th, 2001, a somber veil descends upon our hearts. Memories, as vivid as yesterday, resurface, painting a poignant tapestry of loss, heroism, and an enduring national spirit. We stand in silent reverence, honoring the lives tragically taken, the families forever scarred, and the indomitable courage that bloomed amidst the ashes. As Catholics, we find solace not only in shared grief but in the profound spiritual lessons that emerge from even the darkest chapters of human history. Today, as we remember 9/11, we are called to contemplate the echoes of the Gospel, the t