On Sept. 11, 2001, we received a potent reminder that if man is at times not far from God, at other times he is not far from the demons. The unspeakable crimes committed may leave some wondering about God’s superintendence of the world. How could he allow such evil to succeed?
In this life we can have no definitive answers to such questions. The full answer will be given to us when we see God face to face. For now, all we can do is to look to the cross, the only source of true solace.
The gross sins committed by the terrorists—and our own sins of a lifetime—made the cross necessary.
As we think about the evils committed by others, we should not forget the evils we commit. Even the least of them would have made the cross necessary.
As we think about the evils committed by others, we should not forget the evils we commit. Even the least of them would have made the cross necessary.
As we pray for the victims, as we pray for our country and its leaders, and as we pray—yes, for those who precipitated these sad events—let us pray too for ourselves, that we might fall into neither hatred nor despair.
- A reflection by Karl Keating, October 2001
- A reflection by Karl Keating, October 2001
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