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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that the Spirit will deepen our identity as daughters and sons of God, inspire us on our Lenten journey, and help us to live as faithful disciples

For one another: that the prayer, fasting, and almsgiving of Lent may bring forth a new springtime of faith in our lives

For the grace of conversion: that the Spirit will help us to recognize our dependence upon God and free us from our pride which seeks to convince us that we can save ourselves

For all believers: that we may grow in our relationship with God by frequent reflection on the Word of God and reception of the Bread of Life

For all who have been chosen for the Easter sacraments: that God will draw them closer and help them to turn toward all that is holy and good

For all who are alienated from the Church: that God will touch their hearts and lead them to a renewal of faith and a reconnection with the community of faith

For all who struggle with attraction to wealth, power, and control: that God will free their hearts and guide them to a life of faith and trust

For those who struggle with addiction: that the Spirit of God will help them recognize the harm that follows from addictive behavior and give them the strength to make life- giving choices

For all who must fast every day: that our fasting may make us more aware of the homeless, refugees, and those recovering from natural disasters and our hearts more generous toward them

For our legislators: that the Spirit will lead them to new insights concerning the poor and powerless as they prepare budgets and reorganize programs

For deeper respect for the world which God created: that we may recognize the land, water, and air as God's gifts to all the human family and be good stewards of them

For all who have experienced abuse: that God will heal their pain, refresh their spirits, and free them from fear

For all victims of gun violence: that God will heal their physical and emotional wounds, give eternal rest to those who have died, and inspire us with new ways to end violence in our society

For all who are homebound: that they may experience God’s presence in their prayer, in their family members, and in the visits from members of their faith community

For greater respect for all human life: that we may honor God’s gift of life, promote the dignity of each person, and work to end capital punishment