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 manifest each day the work of faith, the labor of love, and the endurance of hope that is ours as God’s people

For the grace of discernment: that we may recognize the various motives in our hearts and respond to those that come from the Holy Spirit

For Wisdom: that God will guide us in being faithful citizens without compromising our discipleship and service of God

For all who will be voting: that the Spirit of God will help them recognize the critical issues before them and guide them in applying the Gospel messages in their choices

For growth in our commitment to God: that we may know God as the one and only Lord in our lives and fully dedicate ourselves to the service of God

For the conversion of our hearts: that the false gods of power, prestige, pleasure, and security may be dethroned so that the God of mercy, compassion, forgiveness, and justice may receive our service

For catechumens and candidates and all who are searching: that the Holy Spirit may open the power of the Gospel to them and lead them to a fuller life in Christ

For all God’s people: that formed in the image and likeness of God, we will manifest God’s presence in our workplaces, our families, and our society

For all government officials and employees: that they may wisely use their offices to promote justice and the common good

For civic leaders in places of unrest: that God will inspire their efforts to communicate, guide them in establishing just policies in their communities, and help them recognize the d\giftedness and dignity of each person

For greater respect for life: that the Holy Spirit will open all to a deeper recognition of the beauty and mystery of life in all its stages

For all who serve in mission territories: that God will strengthen their spirits and help them to be effective witnesses to the Gospel

For conversion from violence: that the Spirit of God will impel us toward resolving conflicts through dialogue and mutual cooperation

For all recovering from storms and wildfires: that God will give them strength, a spirit of hope, and a supportive community so that they may rebuild their lives

For all educational leaders: that God will give them insight and courage as they strive to balance the educational needs with the concerns for the safety of students and staff