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 seek ever-greater holiness and never be satisfied with merely fulfilling the letter of the law

For moral theologians and ethicists: that the Spirit will lead them to a greater understanding of the wisdom of God and better ways to express it so that believers may live the Gospel more faithfully

For the gift of courage: that God will strengthen us as we make difficult moral decisions and empower us to put the values of the Gospel into practice

For fuller honesty: that God will help us to speak in every situation and live it in every area of our lives

For a spirit of reverence: that we may recognize our need for God and never use God to further our agenda

For all who are struggling with moral decisions: that the Spirit of God will inspire them with wisdom and help them find the support they need in their faith community

For insight: that we may recognize the attitudes and situations that turn us away from God and have the strength to cut them out of our lives

For all who struggle with anger: that God will give them the strength to direct it in productive ways and not allow it to become violent nor self-destructive

For all who have suffered violence:  that God will heal their painful memories and that the Spirit will free them to live life fully

For all who have experienced divorce: that God will heal their pain, renew their self-worth, and help them to draw strength from the community of faith

For all who are recovering from disasters: that God will give them strength, renew their spirits, and help them find the resources that they need

For healing and strength: that God will heal all who have the flu or the coronavirus and give strength to all who are assisting them

For civility in public discourse: that the Spirit will help us honor the dignity of each person and speak respectfully of those with whom we disagree

For peace in the world, particularly in all troubled areas: that God will guide all political leaders in ending violence and protecting the innocent

For all who have died: that they may experience the fullness of life in God’s presence forever