What do we, the middle, the centrist, the
child of God trying to understand those who are not like me (which lately seems
like many, anymore than it used to be), the ones who can't imagine
the horror of last Thursday night in Dallas -- around the corner from where we
were in a hotel last July -- do now?
We can pray. And pray. And pray some
more.
In Atlanta a couple days past, Catholic
Archbishop Wilton Gregory sent out this prayer for use with congregations:
“For all who serve us
in public life as first responders and who daily place their lives at risk for
our safety. We pray especially for the police officers who died in the horrific
violence in Dallas, for their families, their loved ones, and those who served
alongside them. We pray for a restoration of the respect and honor that is due
to those in public life whose civic service makes our nation both secure and
free.
“Let us lift our
voices in support for all those who too frequently find themselves victims of
bigotry, injustice, and racism. May the laws of our nation be followed so that
the brutal and unjust treatment of any citizen is both acknowledged and
rectified. For peace in our streets and within our hearts.
“For a restoration of
civility, decorum, and respect in public discourse. May those who have a voice
in media, politics, religion, or government speak honestly, with integrity, in
a manner that seeks to heal and unite rather than divide and inflame.”
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