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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that we may place a supreme value on seeking the reign of God and utilize all our talents to deepen our relationship with God

For confidence in God’s love for each of us: that we may rely upon God’s generous love to sustain us and bring good out of all the experiences of our lives

For all leaders in the Christian community: that God will give them wisdom in choosing how to present the Gospel tradition in new and meaningful ways today

For all who are searching for meaning: that God will guide their search, grant healing to those who are wounded, lead them to a new understanding, and help them encounter a community where the Gospel is lived

For all who are engaged in evangelization and outreach: that they may cast a wide net through offering hospitality and dynamic witness to the Good News to all they encounter

For Wisdom: that we may be able to resist the allure of advertisements that offer easy and quick solutions to life’s problems and invite the Holy Spirit to lead us into a deeper experience of God’s providence

For all judges: that God's wisdom will fill their hearts so that they may decide fairly for all the afflicted and reverence the value and dignity of each human life

For all parents: that God will guide them in nurturing their children and give them insight as they ponder options for the coming school year

For all children who are at risk, particularly those in homes with drug addiction or violence: that God will protect them from harm and help their caregivers to protect and nurture them

For all who are working to defeat the coronavirus: that God will give strength to all healthcare workers, insight to those researching treatments and cures, and patience to all who face daily challenges because of the disease

For all who are working for justice: that God will help them to remind society of the truth about human dignity and inspire their words to unlock hearts and move people to action

For all who are traveling: that God will protect them on their journey and bring them safely to their destination

For members of Congress: that God will break through the mistrust that has developed and guide them in developing effective laws to assist the unemployed and those suffering from the coronavirus

For reverence for God's creation: that we may recognize the world around us as God's gift and work to promote care and respect for the soil, air, water, animals, and the human family

For all who are grieving the death of a loved one: that God will comfort them, ease their pain, give them the strength to face each day, and fill their hearts with peace