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 be instruments of God’s mercy, guides for all who are seeking God, and companions to those developing a relationship with God

For authentic trust in God: that we may call out in faith, with sincerity and conviction, to God who saves and delivers us from all our suffering and needs

For a spirit of hospitality: that our faith community may welcome all visitors as if they were Christ and that our liturgies may help them draw closer to God

For the Jewish people whom God has irrevocably called: that they may experience the compassion and mercy of God more fully

For all who have helped to strengthen our faith, for parents, teachers, and those who give witness by the fidelity of their life: that they may continue to be examples of Christian discipleship to all who encounter them

For an end to racism and prejudice: that God will turn hearts and change minds so that everyone may be respected and their dignity affirmed

For all people who have experienced prejudice: that God will heal their hearts and help them to continue to use their gifts and talents for God’s glory

For countries and people who are divided by religious belief: that the Spirit of God will bring about new opportunities for understanding and cooperation

For refugees and immigrants, particularly those fleeing violence: that God will ease their suffering, guide them to safety, and stir the hearts of many to assist them

For all who are recovering from hurricanes, wildfires, explosions, or other disasters: that God will ease their pain, give them strength, and renew their hope

For all missing children, particularly those caught in human trafficking: that God will free them and reunite them with their families

For an end to violence in families, neighborhoods, and cities: that God will open new ways to resolve differences and protect the life and dignity of each person

For all who are sick: that God’s healing love will strengthen them, remove their pain, and restore them to wholeness

For students, particularly those who will be away from home for the first time: that God will help them learn, stay safe, and find the resources they need to assist them in the coming months

For peace and justice: that God will protect all who are experiencing warfare and injustice, particularly the people of Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, and Syria, so that they may live safely and care for their families