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 recognize the gifts of the Spirit, the ministry of Jesus, and the works of God in our lives and our community so that we may fully cooperate and support the actions of God in our time

For growth in discipleship: that inspired Mary’s words, we may become better disciples by doing all that God asks of us

For a greater cooperation with the Holy Spirit: that we utilize the gifts that we have been given to build up the Body of Christ and to serve those who are in need

For a spirit of gratitude: that we may appreciate the abundance of God’s generosity toward us and rely upon God who never tires of providing for us

For deepening of our relationship with God: that we may grow in intimacy with God, the source of our life, through prayer, reflection, and service

For Donald Trump and all the members of the new administration: that God will help them fulfill their duties, open that to the struggles in our society, and guide them in building cooperation with other nations

For our country: that God will heal the divisions and animosity that exists in our society, help us to listen to one another, and guide leaders to work together to addressing the major issues before our nation

For all couples: that they may be channels of God’s love to one another and signs of God’s presence in society

For all engaged and newly married couples: that they may invite Jesus to be part of their relationship and grow in their love and commitment to each other

For the unity of all Christians: that God will heal the wounds in the body of Christ and help us to give common witness to God through prayer and acts of loving compassion

For all impacted by wildfires or snowstorms: that God will lead them to places of safety, protect people and nature from further damage, and open the hearts of many to share their time and resources with those who have suffered loss

For an end to violence in families, amongst neighbors, and in our city streets: that God will turn hearts from violence and help all people to work together to build the City of God

For greater respect for human life: that the Spirit will open hearts to the value and beauty of all human life and free society from abortion and euthanasia

For all who are suffering: that God will bring refugees to places of safety, food and medicine to those suffering, direction to all who are searching for work, and comfort to the grieving

For peace: that God will turn hearts from warfare and violence and help the human family address the needs for food, medicine, and education