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 to God

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 following God’s invitations

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 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 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 involved in the faith formation of youth: that God will inspire and guide parents, catechists, and youth leaders to share the beauty of the Gospel and power of prayer with all in their lives

For participants of the Synod: that the Holy Spirit will inspire their discernment of the challenges and needs facing the church so that we can better fulfill the mission of Christ

For Peace: that God will guide all parties away from violence and bring peace to the people in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and East Africa