For the Church: that we may come to know Jesus in a deep and personal way and walk with Jesus each day
For the grace of true discipleship: that we may have the courage to reject the short term glamour of self-indulgence and consumerism, and spend our lives in loving service of those whom we encounter daily
For transformation of our attitudes: that we may recognize the gift of new life that we have received and honor each other’s dignity as Children of God
For all who desire to know Christ, for Inquirers, Catechumens, and Candidates: that the Word of God may lead them to a transforming encounter with Christ
For the grace of patience: that we may face the sufferings of life with the assurance that Christ is always with us
For the gift of understanding: that we may allow Christ’s question to challenge us and lead us to a new understanding of him and our relationship with him
For federal and state leaders: that God will give them insight and courage as new policies are developed and priorities are established
For all who experience the cross of discipleship, particularly those who are persecuted or imprisoned for their faith: that God will give them courage and hope as they endure pain and hardship
For a spirit of welcome and openness: that all barriers of discrimination be broken and that we may experience unity of spirit around the table of the Lord despite gender, ethnic, or racial differences
For all who lay down their lives for the life of others, particularly parents and those caring for the sick and elderly: that God will renew them and give them strength and courage
For all who have grown weary in their discipleship: that the Spirit of God will renew them and empower them to courageously live the Gospel
For the sick and the homebound: that God’s love may bring healing to them and renewal to their spirits
For all who lack nutrition and clean water: that God will supply their basic needs and touch the hearts of many to help them
For all Christian communities who are striving for greater unity and apostolic service, particularly the Orthodox Churches: that the Spirit of God will move them toward greater understanding and faithful witness of the Gospel
For all fathers and those who have shown the Father’s love to us: that God will make them beacons of light, sources of encouragement and grant them peace and health
For Muslims during Ramadan: that their prayer and fasting may draw them closer to God
For Peace: God will guide the leaders of nations to confront the challenges that face the human race and find ways to eliminate poverty, injustice and disease