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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that God’s covenant, which is written upon our hearts, may help us know the Lord more deeply and guide us in serving God each day

For the grace of surrender: that we may let go of control, entrust our lives to God, and allow God to raise new life within us

For all who are facing little deaths through loss, betrayal, or impairment: that they will surrender these wounds to God and allow God to bring forth new life in them

For the grace to be women and men for others: that God will guide us in laying down our lives in loving service and sharing our gifts to help others along life’s journey

For healing and freedom: that as the Body of Christ is lifted up before us in the Eucharist, we may be drawn to Christ, the source of life share in the new covenant that Jesus offers

For all who desire to see Jesus: that they may come to know and develop a relationship with Christ who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

For a spirit of repentance: that God will free us from our false attachments and sinful actions, move our hearts to celebrate the sacrament of penance, and open us to the power of forgiveness

For all who lay down their lives for others: that God will guide and strengthen parents, caregivers of the sick, and those who assist the marginalized to be instruments of God’s love and compassion

For all who are approaching death: that they may surrender themselves into God’s loving care and enter into the fullness of life with Christ

For all who are recovering from storms and natural disasters: that God will protect them from further danger, give them strength, and speed the assistance which they need

For all who suffer each day: that God will give strength to those with chronic illnesses, hope and courage to those who have been abused, and open new resources for those who live on the streets

For those who are sick: that God will send healing and strength to all who are ill or recovering from surgery and fill their hearts with hope and courage

For successful administration of the Coronavirus vaccine: that God will guide the distribution and administration of the vaccine and protect all the human family from the virus

For immigrants and refugees: that God will guide them in their search for a new homeland, protect the children at the border between the United States and Mexico, and speed their connection to their families

For all searching for employment: that God will help them to recognize all the gifts that they possess, open new opportunities to use them, and give them confidence in presenting themselves to employers