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 passionately call out to Christ for our needs and courageously follow Jesus on the way of life

For the grace to risk: that we may sincerely seek the deepest desires that God has placed in our hearts and pursue their fulfillment even when the path is unclear 

For all who are searching for God: that their eyes and hearts may be opened to the many manifestations of God’s love for them

For the light of Faith: that God will help us see the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, in one another, and in the broken and hurting members of Christ's body

For all whose attention is fixed on the allurements of wealth, power, and prestige:  that God will open them to the life and wholeness that can be found in relationships, service, and discipleship

For a listening and sensitive heart: that we may never ignore nor try to silence those who cry out for assistance

For all who are blinded by fear and prejudice: that God will enlighten their hearts and help them recognize the value and dignity of each person

For all who help others grow in faith, particularly, parents, catechists, and spiritual directors: that God will bless their efforts as they strive to nurture the seeds of faith that God has planted

For all who are ill, particularly those with diseases of the eyes: that God will bring healing and renewal to them in body, mind, and spirit

For those who have contacted the Ebola virus and for those working to assist them: that God will bring comfort to those who are suffering and give wisdom to those who are working to stop the spread of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

For greater reverence for human life, particularly for those advanced in years and dealing with infirmities: that God will guide us in assisting and affirming them

For all who have been impacted by natural disasters: that God will ease their suffering, give them courage and guide them to the assistance that they need

For all who have been bullied or tormented by others: that God will comfort and strength them, and renew their sense of dignity

For greater respect for God’s work of creation: that we may be mindful that all the earth is God’s gift to us and that it is entrusted to our stewardship

For Peace: that God will inspire leaders in developing peace plans for all the areas of conflict in the Middle East