For the Church: that we may offer hospitality and understanding to all enter into our lives and help them become aware of God’s presence today

For each of us: that we may seek the better portion and make room in our hearts to hear God in silence, in praying scripture, and in our daily experiences

For all catechumens and candidates: that they may hear God’s Word, take it into their hearts, and respond generously to all that God asks of them

For openness to the gift of life: that all parents will joyfully welcome and care for each child who enters their family and see in them God’s promise for tomorrow

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 and nurture

For all who are busy about work and progress: that they may be free to live the gift of this day, recognize the relationships which bring them life, and be patient with themselves and others

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

For all who are traveling during these summer weeks: that God will renew and restore them through this time of away and that their visits with family and friends will refresh them

For all who are 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 all who are unemployed or underemployed: that God will restore their hope and give them courage to continue to seek new opportunities to use their gifts

For all who suffer from the power of nature, from floods, storms, or wildfires: that their pain will be eased, their spirits comforted and their strength renewed by God’s grace

For all who are ill: that God’s healing spirit will bring wholeness to them in mind, body, and spirit

For government leaders who are making budget decisions: that they may recognize the consequences of their decisions and be guided by concern for the most vulnerable in society

For Pope Francis: that God will guide and inspire him as he meets with the youth of the world so that they may be faithful witnesses to the Gospel by their lives

For all traveling to the World Youth Day in Brazil: that God will watch over them, protect them from harm, and help them to grow in love and faith through their time together

For peace throughout the world, for further dialogue in Egypt, Syria and Afghanistan: that God will open new paths to understanding so that all may live in peace and safety