By David Ariosto and Moni Basu CNN
UPDATED 3:08 PM EDT Apr 21, 2013
BOSTON (CNN) —On this brisk April morning in Boston's South End, worshipers filled New England's largest Roman Catholic church. It was a time to pray -- and reflect on the torrent of violence this city has seen.
Last Sunday, a special blessing was said here for the runners in the Boston Marathon. Now, there were people sitting on the wooden pews who might have witnessed the tragedy. They were all scarred inside.
Almost a week has passed since bombs made from pressure cookers blew up near the finish line of the race. Three people died, and more than 170 were wounded. Many remain in hospitals.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley knew his role was to help heal.
He greeted people ahead of Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. It was in this sprawling 19th-century stone building that President Barack Obama quoted scripture Thursday to bring comfort and resolve for those still reeling from the Boston Marathon bombings. It was time again to seek solace.
Maria Fernandez attended the service with her friends.
"This is the best place to be right now if you're from here and want to support Boston," she said.
Inside the church, all eyes fell on four large photos of the victims, candles flickering in front of them.
Some prayed. Others whispered.
O'Malley, Boston's archbishop, hoped the service reinforced Boston's communal ties after the tragedy.
Read more:http://www.wptz.com/news/national/Sunday-brings-faith-and-healing-in-Boston/-/8869978/19834996/-/aj71sf/-/index.html#ixzz2R84SQ200
Almost a week has passed since bombs made from pressure cookers blew up near the finish line of the race. Three people died, and more than 170 were wounded. Many remain in hospitals.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley knew his role was to help heal.
He greeted people ahead of Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. It was in this sprawling 19th-century stone building that President Barack Obama quoted scripture Thursday to bring comfort and resolve for those still reeling from the Boston Marathon bombings. It was time again to seek solace.
Maria Fernandez attended the service with her friends.
"This is the best place to be right now if you're from here and want to support Boston," she said.
Inside the church, all eyes fell on four large photos of the victims, candles flickering in front of them.
Some prayed. Others whispered.
O'Malley, Boston's archbishop, hoped the service reinforced Boston's communal ties after the tragedy.
Read more:http://www.wptz.com/news/national/Sunday-brings-faith-and-healing-in-Boston/-/8869978/19834996/-/aj71sf/-/index.html#ixzz2R84SQ200
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