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 that the reign of God has begun and make all our activities signs of our Christian discipleship

For greater openness to the Word of God: that we may allow the Word to penetrate our hearts, call us to life, and motivate us to serve God lovingly

For a greater love for the Word of God: that we may take time to read, ponder, and pray with the scriptures so that we may deepen our relationship with God and take on the mind and heart of Christ

For the grace of courage: that the Spirit of God will make us confident in sharing God’s message and that our lives will be an invitation to others to encounter God today

For Christian Unity: that God will heal the wounds and misunderstandings of the past, lead all the baptized to offer a more united witness to the Gospel, and offer greater service to our suffering and vulnerable neighbors

For a spirit of holy detachment: that we may seek first the reign of God and place ourselves, our relationships, and our possessions in the service of God

For all who are alienated or disconnected from God: that the Spirit will spark a new flame of faith in their hearts and open them to a new relationship with God

For a deeper appreciation of life: that the Spirit of God will guide us in supporting women who have a difficult pregnancy and open ways to address the many issues that make abortion a needed option

For greater care for the earth and its resources: that God will guide us in being good stewards of the earth and protecting its resources for future generations

For Congress and the Administration: that God will inspire their understanding of the pressing issues and guide them in addressing the healthcare, refugee, and violence issues of our society

For all who have experienced persecution for their faith: that God will give them the strength to remain faithful and protect them from further harm

For healing of our nation: that God will heal the divisiveness and mistrust that divides us and open a new path of dialogue, cooperation, and advancement of the Common Good

For all who are suffering: that God will protect all who have fled violence, guide the homeless to safe shelter, and open the pathways for food, water, and medicine to those in need

For Peace: that God will change the hearts of those inflicting violence and open opportunities for dialogue so that peace and justice may be established

For all who have died, particularly all the children who have been aborted: that Christ may welcome them and give them the fullness of life