These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.

Joe Milner

For the Church: that the Spirit will open our minds to understand the Scriptures and empower us to share the message of God’s love and forgiveness with all whom we encounter

For the grace of forgiveness: that we will be open to Gods free and generous forgiveness, and strive to forgive others as we have been forgiven

For all children who are receiving First Communion this spring: that they will experience God’s love for them and God’s care and protection each day

For the grace of recognition: that we may come to know Jesus in the breaking of the Bread and the sharing of the scriptures so that we may be dynamic disciples

For the gift of faith: that God will depend more fully on God in every aspect of our lives and grow in our confidence that God who will never abandon us

For all who are broken and wounded: that they may find healing in Christ and that God will help us recognize them as our brothers and sisters through the wounded Christ

For all who feel bound by their past: that God will heal and free them so that they may live life fully

For the members of Congress: that God will guide their deliberations and help them find ways to act upon the critical issues confronting our nation

For healing of the wounds of racism and prejudice: that God will help us to recognize the dignity of each person and work to heal the wounds and divisions that exist

For refugees and immigrants: that God will lead them to safety and help them find communities for support and opportunities to use their talents for the good of others

For a spirit of stewardship: that we may make wise use of the resources of the earth and protect the soil, air, and water for future generations

For an end to the pandemic: that God’s healing love will restore the sick to health, make the vaccines effective, and curtail the spread of the virus

For protection from violence and mass shootings: that God will protect the human family from destructive violence and the shooting of innocent persons

For an end to the development and proliferation of weapons that can destroy humanity: that God will free nations from fear and inspire them to promote education and development opportunities for their people

For all who have died: that they may touch Christ and be one with Him for all eternity