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 offer hope and vision to all the human family in times of confusion and offer support to those who are searching for God

For the grace of perseverance: that God will strengthen and sustain us in remaining faithful to our discipleship in times of trial and distress

For a spirit of hope: that God will drive disabling fear from our hearts and help us face the future with confidence and trust that God is always with us and will never abandon us

For leaders of the Christian community: that their ministry and preaching will help their communities of faith to continue their deeds of loving service and witness to the Gospel until Christ comes in glory

For all who are experiencing an "end of their world": that those who have become ill, lost employment, been divorced, or are grieving the death of a loved one may know God's comforting presence this day and be strengthened by God's Spirit

For all lacking food, medication, or warmth: that God will unlock the needed resources for them and open the hearts of all to assist them

For children who are rejected, abused, or neglected: that God's tender compassion will comfort them and that they may experience love and nurture

For freedom from deceit: that we may hear the voice of the one true shepherd who calls us to life and not be confused by the many voices whose promises are empty and whose fruit is destruction

For all who are persecuted, deprived of their rights, and used as pawns by the powers of this world: that the Sun of Justice may rise for them, heal their wounds, and restore them to wholeness

For inspiration and guidance: that the Spirit will lead to freedom all who are addicted and give courage to all who are working to assist them

For all who have borne witness with their lives by standing for justice and truth, particularly the Jesuit martyrs, the American Churchwomen, and all the unnamed women and men of Central and South America: that they may find the fulfillment of all their hopes in Christ's eternal reign

For all who are recovering from natural disasters, particularly those who are in Jamaica and the Philippines: that God will open the hearts of many to assist them, speed the assistance which they need, and renew them in spirit with trust and patience

For peace: that God will bring an end to the violence in Ukraine, sustain the ceasefire in Gaza, and protect the human family from weapons of mass destruction

For all who have died, particularly those who have served as our pastors, teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides: that God will lead them into the fullness of life in God's presence forever