The Boston Marathon: A Treasured Rite of Spring Shattered with Horror

Our prayers are with Boston as we share the sorrow and horror of today's events.

     "Bostonians are rightly proud of our Marathon. It is a uniquely American event which opens its arms to the world. Any and all are welcome: men and women, able-bodied and disabled, young and old across the races and religions of the planet. That anyone could target this celebration of global family is impossible to conceive.

     "Our hearts ache for the injured innocents; and we are so grateful and proud of our first-responders, our President, our Governor and Mayor for their calm strength and leadership in this tragic time."
       
                                                                     ~ James Taylor, April 15 2013