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 love God with all our heart and strength and love our neighbors sincerely and compassionately

For true discipleship: that we may manifest our love of God and neighbor in words of faith and integrity and in deeds that show our commitment to Christ

For a spirit of compassion: that our hearts may feel the pain of others and reach out to all who are suffering or in need

For the gift of single-heartedness: that we may be guided by love in every area of our lives and never be satisfied with just being religious or doing good deeds for others

For an evangelizing spirit: that our faith may shine forth and be an invitation to others to come to know the God who made them and loves them

For openness of heart: that the fruits of the dialogue amongst the Synod participants will enrich the Church and help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus more fully

For a deepening of gratitude: that we may recognize all the ways that God has shown love for us and be filled with awe and appreciation for the blessings that God has given us

For refugees, immigrants, and all who live in a strange land, particularly children: that we may reach out to them, treat them as brothers and sisters, and assist them in their transition

For leaders of governments: that God will guide them in developing immigration policies that respect the dignity of each person and draw forth their gifts to better our society

For new priorities in our communities: that guided by a preferential option for the poor, our plans and activities ensure that everyone is included in our community life

For all who are recovering from hurricanes and wildfires: that God will give them courage, fill their hearts with hope, and speed the assistance that they need to rebuild their lives

For all with mental illness: that God will comfort them and inspire leaders with ways to expand treatment and assistance for them

For safety for all children: that God will protect them from harm and help them to have fun celebrating the eve of All Saints

For all who have been harmed by violence: that God will heal their physical and emotional wounds, give them courage, and comfort them in their grief

For the growth of peace: that God will touch the hearts and change the minds of all who are leading violence and warfare and give them the courage to enter dialogue and establish ceasefires