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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that we, who eat the living bread and drink the blood of life, may grow in our relationship with Christ and raised up on the last day

For a renewal of God’s Spirit in our hearts: that God will pour out the Spirit upon us in new ways so that we may make the most of every opportunity given us by God

For the gift of Wisdom: that partaking of Wisdom’s table of the Word of God, we may grasp the meaning and purpose of the life that God offers us

For unity amongst Christians: that all who bear the name Christian will work toward healing the wounds of the Body of Christ and sharing common worship

For a deeper appreciation of the Eucharist: that as we eat His body and drink His blood, we may recognize ourselves as part of the Body of Christ and continue the mission of Jesus to bring life to others

For a transformation of our eating habits: that the Spirit will guide us to better eating habits and greater concern for the ethical aspects of our food consumption

For our nation: that leaders of government and business will be led by the wisdom of God to choose good rather than evil, honesty rather than deceit, and service rather than greed

For all who hunger for freedom, for respect, and for meaning in life: that through the words of Christ and the witness of Christians, they may find fulfillment for the longings of their hearts

For those with food addictions: that the Spirit will free them, help them find the assistance that they need, and discover fulfillment for their lives in new ways

For greater patience with ourselves and our loved ones: that we may slow down enough to appreciate all the gifts with which we have been blessed and to nurture those relationships that bring us life

For all who are recovering from the natural disasters and for those who are assisting them: that God will give them strength, ease their suffering and fill their hearts with hope

For all students preparing to leave for college: that God will guide them during their time away, help them to make wise decisions, give them strength to live the values that they profess

For the presbyters who serve our community: that they will be witnesses of Christ’s loving service as they lead us into deeper communion with God and one another

For greater care and respect for God’s creation: that the Spirit will guide our choices in the use and protection of earth’s resources

For the growth of peace, particularly in the Middle East and between Ukraine and Russia: that leaders of nations may have wisdom and courage to find new paths to promote the good of the human family