In this program, we delve into uncomfortable religious and moral questions that the September 2001 terrorist attacks raised—questions of meaning that Americans have only begun to ponder one year later.
This hour also features the riveting first-person account of veteran public radio producer Marge Ostroushko, who captures elements of the religious life that grew up at and around Ground Zero and was largely hidden from news reporting. Her coverage, which you won't hear anywhere else, includes the ash-swirled final service, and an interview with the priest who coordinated the 24-hour team of clergy who blessed every human remain found there since 9/11.
Guests
We explore this terrain with:
 Parker Palmer
Quaker thinker, author, and educator. |
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 Phyllis Tickle
Author and Publisher's Weekly religion editor. |
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 Rev. Linda Loving
Pastor at the House of Hope Presbyterian Church, St. Paul, Minnesota. |
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 Ingrid Mattson
Muslim theologian and the first female vice president of the Islamic Society of North America. |
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 Rabbi Barry Cytron
Director of the Jay Phillips Center for Jewish-Christian Learning. |
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 Tom Faulkner
Chaplain at Ground Zero in charge of the blessing of the remains recovered at the site. |
Related Links
• St. Paul's Chapel, Manhattan: Speaking of Faith Producer Marge Ostroushko visited the chapel in the course of her research for this show.
• Peter Ostroushko composed original music for use in this program. Find out more about him at his personal Web site.
• "Sanctuary at Ground Zero": Panoramic photos, maps, stories, and interviews from National Geographic online help explain how St. Paul's Chapel was transformed into a relief center amid the chaos.
Recommended Reading
Books by Phyllis Tickle:
• The Shaping of a Life: A Spiritual Landscape (Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishers, 2001)
• God-Talk in America (National Book Network, 1997)
• The Divine Hours: Prayers for Autumn and Wintertime (Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishers, 2000)
Books by Parker Palmer:
• Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation (John Wiley & Sons, 1999)
• The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life (John Wiley & Sons, 1999)
• The Active Life: A Spirituality of Work, Creativity, and Caring (Harpercollins, 1992)
Also recommended:
Writing in the Dust: After September 11, by Rowan Williams. (Eerdmans, 2002)
Music
(Click titles and artist names to purchase from Public Radio Music Source.)
• "Amo Platu," by R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, from Ancient Future, Canyon 7040
• "Encuentros," by Alex de Grassi and Quique Cruz, from Tatamonk, Tropo Records 1002
• "Lullaby and Doina," by Osvaldo Golijov, St. Lawrence String Quartet, Todd Palmer, from Yiddishbbuk, EMI 57356
• "Short Trip Home," by Joshua Bell, Edgar Meyer, Sam Bush, from Short Trip Home, SONY 60864
• Selections from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone soundtrack, by John Williams, Warner/Sunset/Nonesuch/Atlantic 83491
• "Meditation from the Thin Space at St. Paul's Chapel," by Peter Ostroushko, Richard Dworsky
• "Alla Sarabanda" (Ralph Vaughan Williams), by Medici String Quartet and Phantasy Quintet, Nimbus 5191
• "O Virtus Sapientie" (Hildegard von Bingen), by Kronos Quartet, Kronos Quartet Early Music, Nonesuch 79457
• "My Heart is Slipping," by Dastan Ensemble, from On Through Eternity, Sounds True STA M112D
• "Illusion en nectar," from L'Eprise de Dieu, Byblos Records BLCD 1007
• "Saraab," by Simon Shaheen & Qantara, from Blue Flame, ARK 21 186 850 022
• "Father James Song," by Boston Camerata, Schola Cantorum of Boston, from Simple Gifts, Erato 103689
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