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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that through the gift of the Spirit, we recognize God’s presence with us and profess with Thomas, “My Lord and My God”

For all the newly baptized: that their faith may continue to grow and that they may generously offer loving service to those in need

For the gift of peace: that Christ’s gift may abide with us and sustain us through all the challenges of life

For a spirit of openness: that we may be open to God’s love and forgiveness, which God abundantly pours out for us

For our growth as children of God: that God will give us the grace and strength to love God with all our hearts and keep the commandments God has given us

For the grace of reconciliation: that God will help us to turn from selfishness, forgive those who have injured us and be instruments of reconciliation in our society

For Confessors, Spiritual Directors and all ministers of reconciliation: that the Holy Spirit will give them wisdom and insight to help others recognize to the length and breadth of God’s love and mercy

For a renewed desire for the sacrament of penance: that God will help us recognize the healing and power that one can experience in the sacrament

For all who are questioning their faith or God presence in their lives: that the Spirit will guide them to new insights and help them recognize God’s presence through the witness of Christian’s love and service

For a renewal of our faith communities: that, like the early church, we may see the needs of others as our needs and open our hearts and resources to assist them

For a blossoming of faith: that God will enrich our faith so that we may be victors over the lies, illusions, and false promises that secular culture promotes

For all who are in need, particularly those who suffer violence, are recovering from natural disasters or lack resources for daily living: that God will give them strength, help them to trust, and move the hearts of many to assist them

For healing: that the Spirit will renew the gift of life in all who are sick, discouraged, struggling with addictions or weakness that comes with aging

For an end to violence: that Christ's victory over death will turn hearts from violence and revenge and help us to respect the value and dignity of each human life

For peace: that the Spirit will open dialogue and new understanding amongst nations, communities, and families who are in conflict