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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that God will free us from all attachments, help us to trust God for all that we need, and help us to deepen our relationship with God and our loved ones

For the grace to listen: that God will free us from all distractions and disorientation so that we may hear God’s voice in prayer, events, and our daily activities

For a deepening of trust: that God will free us from fear and help us to grow in our awareness that with God, all things are possible

For the Synod participants: that Holy Spirit will open the minds and hearts of all the delegates so that the Church may respond to all that God asks of us and better understand the greatest needs of human hearts

For purification of our hearts: that the Word of God may enlighten us, help us to reflect on our lives, and form us in virtue and discipleship

For deeper awareness: that we recognize the limits of power, beauty, fame, and wealth, and learn to trust God who alone fulfills all our needs and wants

For freedom from attachments: that God will give us the courage to live with less and embrace our families, our communities, and the gift of each day more fully

For a greater reverence and appreciation of human life: that we may recognize God’s gift of life in each person, particularly in the very young and the elderly who cannot speak for themselves

For all who have experienced abuse: that God will heal and renew them, help their voices to be heard, and help all in leadership to take effective action to protect the vulnerable and powerless

For teachers, preachers, and spiritual directors: that God will plant the divine Word deep within them and inspire them to share it in dynamic and life-giving ways

For children who have been neglected, are malnourished, or abandoned: that God will come to their aid, free them from danger, bring them to a safe and loving environment

For all who are recovering from hurricanes, flooding, or wildfires: that God will sustain them, speed the assistance that they need, and give strength to all who are helping them

For all who are ill: that God will heal the sick, strengthen those facing a long recovery, and renew all who are caring for them

For greater care for the air that we breathe: that we may each take responsibility for the quality of the air that affects every person

For Peace and an end to warfare: that God would help world leaders to let go of revenge, recognize the pain and suffering around them, and open them to dialogue