A DAY OF INTERPERSONAL AND NATIONAL SHOCK AND PAIN IN IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH TO COLORADO CATASTROPHE............

As this day after the senselessness and sadness of the mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado USA, unfolds the focus of our interpersonal and national consciousness is steeped in the shock and pain caused by the act of violence inflicted on the twelve dead, fifty nine wounded, and hundreds, of others in the Century 16 movie theater yesterday morning.  As warranted by any emergent situation of this magnitude, news coverage for the past day and a half has been saturated with focus on the tragedy and the stories of many of those in attendance at the Batman film premiere in Aurora, who survived being caught in the crossfire of a deranged gunman.  Their bravery, courage, selflessness, and coherence, in initially coping with, and in their ability to relaying the experience in media interviews,  in the midst of the attack and the panic; and after having endured it, is touching and impressive; given the vast number of the attendees present were between ages 13 - 30.  Pausing, Pondering, Praying, for the victims and their loved ones, should be an inclusive part of all our lives now and in the days to come, as we unite in solidarity and sympathy that a night of anticipated entertainment and enjoyment, that is a ritual of summer, date nights, and holidays, for most Americans and other people throughout the World, was so radically and tragically devastated by what to this point is thought to be the evil genius of one man.  Just as poignant is that the suspected shooter is described by academic officials at the University of California Riverside, where he graduated in 2010, with highest honors - as, "brilliant".  It is reported today that even with the Aurora tragedy occurring in the first run time slot of the movie, "The Dark Knight Rises", it is thought according to a report by MSNBC online, to be on track with the movie's premiere weekend projections.  However, all major Hollywood movie studios have decided to delay their weekend box office totals until Monday, instead of Sunday.  I find it commendable that Warner Brothers decided to postpone the Paris, France premiere of the film last night; putting sensitivity to empathy first and profits second.  Please God the impact of this unspeakable tragedy, will find no other weak minds and evil hearts to copycat such a grave and maladjusted attack on others.  May God's Grace and Human Charity provide the citizens of Aurora, Colorado and our American Family, with consolation and compassion in confronting and surviving the shock and pain we are presently experiencing...........Peace + Prayers,  Fr.  Troy