Virginia Tech

I have been silent, not because there is nothing to say-- but rather, too much. It's overwhelming. It's in times like these I'm grateful to fall back upon the Book of Common Prayer:

Father of all, we pray to you for the dead in Blacksburg, and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding: Deal graciously with families and friends in their grief. Surround them with you 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.