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 be transfigured more and more into the image and likeness of Christ

For the grace to listen: that we may hear the voice of Christ in prayer, in events, and in relationships so that we may respond more fully to God’s invitation

For freedom from fear: that God will cleanse our hearts and help us to live in the freedom of the Children of God

For courage: that we, like Abraham, may go forth from all that is familiar to new places into which God leads us and be a blessing to others

For all who are facing a crisis, loss, or low point in their lives: that they may experience the transforming grace of God and grow in their trust of God to bring forth a new beginning and an abundant life

For Candidates for full communion with the Church: that God will lead them to a deeper awareness of the New Life within them and help them to be renewed by their Lenten observance

For openness of heart: that as we prepare to celebrate the sacrament of penance, we may discover God's unbounded love that desires to forgive and free us

For all who are trying to discern their calling in life: that they may make space in the busyness of life to let God’s Word move their hearts

For all the descendants of Abraham, for Jews, Muslims, and Christians: that we may honor all that we share in common and work together to overcome the evil that ensnares human hearts

For all who share in the sufferings of Christ, particularly those who are persecuted for their faith: that the Spirit of God may fill them with courage and make fruitful their witness to the Gospel

For all who have experienced violence: that God will heal their pain, comfort those who are grieving, and help them experience God’s presence each day

For all in public life: that they may remember that all authority comes from God and use their authority to promote the greater good in society

For the gift of peace: that God will turn hearts from violence and open new pathways for dialogue with Iran, Russia, and Ukraine so that all may experience peace