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Oath. we knew instinctively that we must rise to the occasion and act because of our common humanity. that is what makes us americans. one nation, under god, and now a prayer. dear god, oh, compassionate one, oh, merciful one. welcome in heaven those innocent souls who were taken from us and grant their surviving family members the strength to face their loss. heal the wounds of those hurt last monday, and heal the wounds of all bostonians who are hurting. united by faith and something greater than ourselves. we people of boston with your blessing dedicate ourselves to the great task before us...

Women and children fell victims to a senseless and unspeakable act of brutality. but we know that bombs of terrorism may kill and injure, but they cannot crush the american spirit. today we thank card that will o'malley for opening the embrace of his cathedral to all of us, to president obama, to governor patrick, to mayor men know, to all who are in public service, to the religious leaders of the commonwealth, to every citizen, regardless of creed. we gather as a community, as brothers and sisters in the house hold of god, to bow our heads in solemn prayer for the repose of the souls of three

That is jesus christ. let the people of god together say amen. i have the high honor and privilege of representing the greek orthodox community of boston and new england at this interfaith service of healing. this past monday, a day rich with symbolism, a horrific act of terrorism wounded the heart and soul of our city and our nation. thousands from throughout the

Now we move to the new dimension, and that of course is justice for the victims. and for their families and thirdly, what are we doing in the future. it's been referenced here. that we're living in a very intolerant and a very violent society. what do we do to protect innocent people from this type of despicable act that took place in boston last monday. there we go again, the first and moimt obligation of all of us in government, is the protection of its citizens and there's the challenge ahead. >> let's get back to yo-yo ma. i wouldn't want to be on the other side of crime and punishment in ...

Peace upon our dead, consolation upon the suffering and god's strength upon all those engaged in the continuing work of relief and response. the holy father prays that we will be united in the resolve, not on overcome by evil but to combat evil with good, working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society for generations to come. this year's patriots day celebrations were marred by an act of senseless violence that's caused all of us great shock and pain. it has made us relive the horror of september the 11th, and as a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk in the human...