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 give witness to the dying and rising of Christ by our lives and be instruments of hope to all who are experiencing loss or limitation

For the gift of a new beginning: that God will transform our fears into hope, selfishness into love, and deaths into new life

For growth as disciples: that like Mary, we may place ourselves at the feet of Jesus to learn and accept the gift of life that Jesus alone offers

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 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, crime, and disease

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

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

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

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 those with a terminal illness and those on death row: that they may surrender their life into God’s embrace and come to know fullness of life in Jesus

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 who are suffering, particularly refugees and those affected by natural disasters: that they may know the power of Christ’s resurrection and the hope that Christ offers for tomorrow

For all who are ill: that God will bring healing to all with long Covid, give strength to those undergoing rehab, and courage to those struggling with addictions

For peace: that God's Spirit will change hearts, bring an end to violence, and establish peace and justice in every land