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 be a light to our world and that our words and deeds may be instruments of healing and transformation for our society

For courage: that we may be salt and awaken our society from complacency as we bring the insights and challenges of the Gospel into our neighborhoods, workplaces, and public discourse

For the grace to be salt and light: that our faith will guide our participation in the issues of society and in our political discourse so that the Gospel values may open new possibilities for the common good

For freedom of spirit: that God will remove from our hearts any sense of entitlement and help us to recognize all that we have and are able to do as gifts from God

For conversion of heart: that God will help us recognize the social impact of sin and guide our efforts to heal our society of racism, consumerism and violence

For all who reach out to the poor and those in need: that they may see the face of Christ in those whom they serve and never grow weary in offering love and compassion

For leaders of business: that they may bring forth the gifts and talents in those around them and help all to use their gifts to advance our society

For those who speak prophetic words: that their cry may be like salt, raising our awareness and stirring our desire for peace, justice and solidarity

For a healing of the wounds of selfishness and violence: that God will bring wholeness to our hearts and spirits as we attend to the pain and suffering of others

For ministers, leaders, and volunteers who face burnout: that God will heal their exhaustion, restore their spirits, and help them to encourage others to use their gifts

For inspiration: that God will give insight to all who are working to control the spread of the coronavirus and guide them in their search for remedies and vaccines

For greater care for our common home: that we may grow in our respect for the earth as God’s gift to us and work to preserve it for future generations

For world leaders: that they continue to search for ways to heal ancient wounds and find ways of promoting peace and justice for all

For the United States Senate: that God will give them wisdom to guide their deliberations and help them to effectively address the important issues before them

For all who have died, particularly who had the flu or the coronavirus: that they may live in the light of God’s presence forever