For the Church: that we may have a spirit of readiness so that we can respond to God’s presence and invitations at any moment

For the gift of Wisdom: that God will give us insight and understanding through our daily experiences so that we may value and nurture those things which will sustain us into eternal life

For the grace of fidelity: that we may faithfully follow Christ each day of our life, acting justly, loving tenderly, and walking humbly before God, and thus keep our light burning until Christ comes

For the grace to live in the here and now: that we may not be consumed by the endless things that need to be done tomorrow, nor trapped by the events of yesterday and forget the gift of today

For Wisdom for our President, for the members of Congress, and for the Supreme Court:

that God will inspire them in their decision making and give them insight into the real causes of the problems before them

For all who must wait, for those facing surgery, for parents of sick children, for those in prison, for lovers who are separated: that God will strengthen, comfort, and sustain them

For all who have served their nation: that they may enjoy rest and be blest with health and peace

For the poor, the refugees and the malnourished: that God will open supplies for them and our hearts to the needs of all our suffering sisters and brothers

For all who are trapped by fear of the end of the world: that God will free them from fear and help them live in the assurance of God’s abiding love

For all who have experienced violence or terrorism: that God will heal their pain and free them to live life fully

For all who have experienced abuse: that God will heal their memory, give them courage to move forward and help them find a supportive community

For understanding of the marvels of creation: that the Spirit will give us wisdom to care for and protect the earth and all it creatures

For all with terminal illness who are waiting to meet the Lord in death: that they may have courage and hope in God's love for them

For all who are grieving the death of a loved one: that God will wipe away their tears, be a sustaining presence for them, and heal the pain of separation in their hearts

For all who have died, especially our family members, friends and public servants who have died during the past year: that God will lead them into eternal light and peace