For the Church: that we will be renewed and transformed by the Holy Spirit so that we may continue the mission of Christ in our time

For the growth of the Gifts of the Spirit: that we may recognize and put into practice all the gifts which we have been give so that the Body of Christ may be strong in serving the reign of God

For a Spirit of unity: that God will destroy all the divisions that separate the human family and help us to work together against evil

For a Spirit of faith: that we may recognize Christ who journeys with us each day and entrust ourselves to God’s loving care

For a Spirit of love: that we may place our time, energy, and gifts at the service of others, helping them to carry their burdens and discover God’s presence

For a Spirit of truth: that all who seek to learn and grow may have opportunities to study and discover the truth that is manifest in tradition, wisdom, the arts, and science

For a Spirit of hope: that all who are overwhelmed by life may find new reasons to live this day and be gifted with a vision of all that could be tomorrow

For a Spirit of justice in the world:  that the needy, the exploited, the abused, and the victims of war may know freedom, relief from oppression, and their dignity as daughters and sons of God

For the Spirit of healing: that God will touch all who are burdened with illness or who have been wounded, strengthen their minds and bodies, and restore them to wholeness

For a Spirit of forgiveness: that God will break the bonds of resentment and vengeance that freeze our hearts and free us to forgive as we have been forgiven by God

For a Spirit of reverence: that all hearts may recognize God as creator and work to protect and preserve God’s gift of creation, our common home

For a Spirit of transformation: that our hearts may be freed and that we may turn from violence to understanding, from hatred to compassion, and from revenge to mercy

For the Spirit of life: that God will be merciful and give eternal life to all who have died or who are approaching death

For a Spirit of Peace: the God will break the hatred in human hearts, end violence and establish a season of peace in areas of conflict

For the members of Congress: that God will give them wisdom as they develop the budget and priorities for the coming year so that greatest good can be achieved for all society