Remembering is sacred. It’s more than recalling the past—it’s entering into it spiritually, allowing memory to guide healing and hope. The Eucharist itself is a living remembrance: “Do this in memory of me.” Through it, Catholics unite with Christ’s sacrifice and the promise of redemption.
When tragedy strikes, remembering becomes a path toward grace. The trauma of September 11, 2001—a day of immense loss and sorrow—still echoes in our hearts. Communities responded with prayer and acts of compassion, honoring the lives lost and seeking peace in the aftermath.
But memory alone is not enough. We are called to reconcile—to make sense of suffering, to forgive, and to transform grief into love. In remembering and reconciling, we open ourselves to God’s healing grace. We don’t erase the pain—we sanctify it. And in doing so, we move closer to the hope that no wound is beyond redemption.
As we remember 9/11, may our hearts be open to grace and our memories lead us not only mourning but to mercy.
Smitten With Goodness 