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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that God will transform our fears into hope, selfishness into love, and deaths into new life

For all the Elect: that God will lead them from the death of sin to newness of life through Baptism

For all who share in the Eucharist: that as we share in Christ’s gift of himself, we will live the new life of the resurrection and give witness to Christ by our words and deeds

For all who must face death each day, particularly emergency personnel and hospital

chaplains: that God will strengthen their spirits and help them honor the life of each person they assist

For those with a terminal illness and those on death row: that they may surrender their life into God’s embrace and come to know Jesus who is the resurrection and the life

For all who confront the death dealing forces of our society: that they may bring the light of Christ to those struggling with the darkness of abortion, abuse, addictions, violence, or disease

For all who are experiencing divorce or the death of a relationship: that God will heal their pain, help them to face the issues with courage, and give them hope for their future

For those who are mourning the death of a loved one: that they may know Christ’s loving and sustaining presence with them in their time of loss

For all who are preparing for the sacrament of penance: that God will free them from their sins, heal their wounds, and bring to fullness the conversion of their hearts

For conversion of heart: that the Spirit will help us recognize the dignity of all human life and help leaders to find alternatives to capital punishment

For all who are suffering for the Gospel: that God will strengthen them and help them to offer faithful witness to Christ

For all the people of Bethany, Palestine, and Israel: that God will turn hearts from violence, protect the innocent, open new understanding of each other’s fears and hopes, and heal the wounds and mistrust that exists

For all impacted by snow, floods, and storms: that God will protect them from further harm, give them strength and courage, and help them to find the support and resources that they need

For all students on spring break: that God will protect them from harm, guide them safely in their travels, and help them to make wise decisions about their activities

For all who are ill: that God’s healing love will relieve their pain, restore their health, and deepen their appreciation of live