On December 7, 1942, in a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
which resulted in the death of over 3000 Americans, the nation of Japan opened
a war with the United States which ended on August 15th, 1945. On
September 11, 2001, the Islamic group al-Qaeda attacked New York City and
Washington DC, resulting in nearly 3000 deaths. The attack on Pearl occurred the
day before the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, and that war ended
definitively on the Solemnity of the Assumption. The 911 attack occurred on the day before the
feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
In the first instance, our nation was attacked by another
nation; in the second instance, by a terrorist group. In both cases, the core
principles of our nation were attacked by ideologies which are diametrically
opposed. In both cases, Providence
provided a reminder that we have access to Divine assistance. Pray the Rosary for peace!
Remember Oh Most
Gracious, Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to Thy
protection, implored thy help or sought Thy intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence I fly unto Thee, Oh Virgin of Virgins, my Mother!
To the do I come, before you I cry, sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word
Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in Thy Mercy hear and answer me. Amen
