These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.

Joe Milner

For the Church: that our deeds of hospitality and service may reveal for us a glimpse of the face of God

For the fulfillment of God’s saving work: that we may have a deeper connection with Christ through the sufferings that we endure and so make present God’s loving plan

For all couples who wish to become pregnant: that God will hear the desires of their hearts and gift them with a child to love, nurture and guide to maturity

For all who are busy about work and progress: that God will free us from overworking, help us find the life-giving balance, and recognize the relationships which bring us life

For all who live a life of service, particularly those who care for the sick, assist travelers, or serve in public safety: that they may offer their service joyfully and be renewed by God’s love

For all who do not feel appreciated: that they may find in Christ the courage to continue to love and serve without praise or recognition

For all who are traveling during these summer weeks: that God will protect them, renew, and restore them through this time away and strengthen their bonds with their loved ones

For all who suffer for their faith: that their witness may strengthen the church and deepen our faith and commitment to the Gospel

For all who feel barraged by commercials and reasons to buy: that they may realize that their dignity and meaning is found in being children of God rather than in their possessions

For freedom from jealousy and criticism: that the Spirit will guide us in sharing and living out our gifts even when those of others seem more significant

For the recognition and development of the ministries of women: that God will help

all to appreciate and affirm the gifts that women bring to the church and support them in using their gifts

For all who are ill: that God’s healing spirit will bring them through their illness and restore them to wholeness

For immigrants and refugees: that God will protect them from harm, guide them through the bureaucratic procedures and lead them to a new home where they can share their talents

For a greater spirit of stewardship: that the Spirit will guide us in sharing our time, talents, and resources in support of the church and the forgotten of our society

For peace: that God will turn hearts from violence in our cities and families, open new opportunities for dialogue, and protect innocent people from attacks and errant gunfire