09/11/2026
25 years ago today, on September 11, 2001, our nation witnessed both unspeakable tragedy and extraordinary courage.
In the face of danger, countless men and women demonstrated the virtue of magnanimity—greatness of soul (our virtue of the month)—by giving of themselves in sacrificial and unseen ways. First responders ran toward danger. Priests gave last rights and tried to comfort the dying, some dying themselves in the process. Strangers became neighbors with boats who rescued over 500,000 men, women, and children off the island of Manhattan. Ordinary men and women acted with extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and love.
Today at CDCA, our students, faculty, and guests paused to remember the lives lost and to teach our young people the lessons we learned that day. We prayed the Rosary for our country, and watched a short documentary honoring the remarkable men and women who entered the danger zone to protect and serve their fellow Americans.
We will not forget our history.
And we will continue striving to form young men and women of faith who possess the courage to embrace the cross, to run toward those who are suffering, and to give selflessly. We will strive, all of us, for the greatness of soul that it takes to sacrifice for noble ends and to love and forgive our enemies.
May God have mercy on those who caused this tragedy and on those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. May He bless those who lived out John 15:13. And may God bless America. 🇺🇸
Never forget. "Let's Roll"