For the Church: that God will comfort, nurture, and care for us, and lead us to a new day that is free of the Coronavirus

For all members of the Body of Christ: that God will give us the energy to pursue conversion, advocate for justice and peace, and be heralds of God’s presence in our midst

For openness of heart: that God will renew the gift of the Spirit within us and help us to be active and dynamic disciples

For all who are waiting: that God will give us patience, help us to accompany one another through difficult times, and open us to quiet reflection that will help us recognize God’s presence and invitations to service

For all who are alone or in isolation: that God will sustain them, help them be aware of the blessings in their lives, and helps us to reach out and accompany them

For Christians during this Advent season: that we turn from the wastelands of violence, deceit, and greed and dedicate ourselves to promoting faithful, honest, and loving relationships

For healing of our civic community: that God will lead us to honest dialogue, greater respect for one another, and a deeper commitment to the truth

 

For deeper respect and appreciation for the created world: that we may be good stewards of the earth that God has provided for our well-being and that of future generations

For all who lack freedom or feel entrapped by life, particularly those with addictions, in abusive situations, or lack of employment: that they may experience hope and new freedom through God’s presence and love

For all who are experiencing deep loneliness: that God will help them recognize a purpose for their life through the deepest desires that God has planted in their spirits and give them a vision as to how to live their life more fully

For all who are ill: that God will ease their pain, heal them, and restore them to their communities of family and friends

For all who are fighting the Coronavirus: that God will strengthen caregivers, inspire researchers, and guide those who will be distributing the vaccine

For an easing of tensions between and within nations: that God will open new paths for communication and the resolution of disputes so that they may work together to promote peace and justice

For healing in our communities: that God will guide us in ending discrimination and prejudice so that the gifts of everyone may be utilized for the good of one another

For all who have died: that the Good Shepherd will gather them into the peace and joy of God’s presence forever