Remembering Maxine

It's been one year since we entered the unspeakable grief over the victims who died on April 16, 2007 at Virginia Tech.  Let us take a moment today and stand in solidarity with the with those who mourn. I pray especially for the family of Maxine Shelley Turner. Her funeral took place at Church of the Holy Comforter and remains one of the most inspiring moments for me of seeing the bonds of our common humanity revealed in tragedy yet deepened in the light of resurrection hope.  Death will not have the last word.

Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding: Deal graciously with the families and friends of those whose loved ones died in tragic circumstances one year ago today.  Surround them with your love, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your goodness, and strength to meet the days to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

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