In the wake of a tragedy, the phrase has become the fuse that sets off a wave of twitter rage and a call for real change. The phrase has become the pinnacle of political recovery as governors, mayors, and presidents scramble to give a statement post-devastation.

How would you attempt to express condolences adequate enough to comfort millions of people? What would you say? Is it a waste of time to devote time to thinking and praying through a situation?

Do my “thoughts”—my paused mindfulness of what has occurred—change anything? Do my “prayers”—my humble cries to an omnipotent God—change His mind?

Tune in to find out!