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 grow in faith, hope, and love, and help others to discover the joy of these virtues

For all who are called to be prophets: that God will give them a clear insight into the truth, the strength to endure rejection and suffering, and convincing words to touch hearts about injustice and lack of love

For one another: that we may hear God’s call to us, courageously respond to it, and share God’s message in our words and deeds

For the grace to be supportive and loving: that we may rejoice in the success of others, let go of past injuries and disappointments, and encourage one another toward fuller lives

For renewal and deepening of love: that the Spirit of God will help us to love one another as God has loved us

For married and engaged couples: that God will help them to have generous love toward each other and be signs of God’s love in society

For growth in loving service: that God will help us to lay down our lives in service of family, community, and our suffering sisters and brothers

For all who have experienced rejection and persecution for being Christian: that they may persevere in their faith and be witnesses to Christ in every situation

For all who are ill: that God’s Spirit will strengthen and restore them, protect the human family from additional waves of the pandemic, inspire all who are researching cures, and strengthen all who are caring for the sick

For members of religious communities: that their witness and dedication to the Gospel may be an inspiration and source of continuing renewal within the Church

For a greater awareness of our responsibility to be stewards of God’s creation: that God will help us understand the interconnectedness of life and work to preserve the health of the air, water, and land that God has created

For all who are recovering from disasters: that God will help the people of Tonga, speed the assistance that they need, and give them strength and courage

For all who will be participating in the Olympic games: that God will guide them safely to their destinations, preserve them from illness, and help them to perform well

For Catholic Schools: that the students may grow in their knowledge and love of God and that the schools will give witness to the Gospel and be a light in our society

For peace: that the Spirit will inspire world leaders to resolve differences through dialogue and reduce tensions in Eastern Europe to avoid violence