Our Sunday Eucharist this past Sunday was in honor and memory of the 15th Anniversary of the tragedies of September 11, 2001. The Alleluia chanted by one of our women’s scholas was simply the one for the current week, from Psalm 101, vs. 16:

When our pastor reminded us that the more than 3,000 people lost that day came from the vast span of 93 different nations, I was awestruck at this text which speaks of ALL nations fearing God and his glory. How incredible it was to hear this chant growing ever stronger over the text “thy glory.” It was as though in the midst of such a remembrance we were being reminded that God is still ever- and all- present for all of us at all times and in all of our circumstances. I continue to be amazed that chant gives such a voice to God’s word, especially on such an occasion as was this one!