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Did you know that our FranciscanFriars, OFM, have a strong connection to the attack on the

World Trade Center in 2001?

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Father Mychal Judge (1933-2001), chaplain to New York City firefighters, responded quickly when extremists flew hijacked planes into the Twin Towers.

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Father Mychal prayed with responders, the injured and those lying on the street.

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Father Mychal rushed with firefighters into the North Tower. The Mayor of New York, Rudolph Giuliani, suggested Father Mychal evacuate, but Father chose to stay and pray for the city and the victims.

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Father Mychal Judge, OFM, administered the sacraments to the injured and dying and offered prayers and encouragement to the responders as debris crashed down outside.

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While he was praying, the South Tower collapsed, sending debris flying into the North Tower lobby. Father Mychal and many others were killed.

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Father Mychal Judge, OFM was the first officially recorded fatality of the 9/11 attack.

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Father Mychal's Prayer: Lord, take me where you want me to go; Let me meet who you want me to meet;Tell me what you want me to say and keep me out of your way.

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For more on Fr. Mychal–

Saint of 9/11 - The True Story of Father Mychal Judge (DVD)

Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero (Book)

He Said Yes: The Story of Father Mychal Judge (Children’s Book)

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