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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that, like Abraham, we may grow in our friendship with God and honestly present our needs to God each day

For the grace to be ministers of reconciliation: that we may witness to God’s mercy by offering forgiveness to one another and by seeking forgiveness when we have injured someone

For persistence in prayer: that the Spirit will teach us how to authentically express our deepest needs to God in prayer and give us strength never to grow tired of calling upon God for assistance

For a deeper appreciation of our baptism: that we may recognize the great gift of our new life in Christ and faithfully live as daughters and sons of God

For a renewal of the Holy Spirit in our lives: that God will refresh and deepen the gift of the Spirit who has been poured out into our hearts so that we may be dynamic instruments of God’s love

For all who are facing trial and difficulty: that God’s Spirit will strengthen the hearts of all Christians who are imprisoned or persecuted for their faith and fill them with courage

For each of us: that we may make the Reign of God a priority in our lives and open our hearts to seeking God's will first in all our activities

For all who need daily bread: that God will open new opportunities for them to access food and touch the hearts of all who have an abundance to share more freely

For all who are burdened with guilt: that God's love will free them and bring them to the confidence that they are loved and all their sins are forgiven

For all who strive to help the poor and the forgotten of society: that God will strengthen them as they plead and call for justice for God's children

For all who are fleeing violence: that God will lead them on their journey, protect them from harm and help them find a new home where they can grow and contribute to the common good

For healing of racism and prejudice: that all people may look upon one another as sisters and brothers and work for the betterment of one another

For government leaders: that God will guide them in addressing the issues of inflation, violence, and the care of creation so that all may live in safety, find housing, and have food

For health and healing: that God will curtail the new Coronavirus variants, heal those who are ill, and protect the elderly and very young from the virus

For peace: that God turn hearts away from violence, bring an end to warfare in Ukraine and Syria, and protect the vulnerable from harm