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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that, inspired by the witness of the saints, we may rely upon God’s mercy and providence as we strive to be faithful disciples

For this community of faith: that our worship may be joined with the heavenly worship and draw us into greater communion with God

For greater unity in the church: that women and men from south and north, east and west; from poverty and riches, authority and powerlessness; from every race, language, and culture, maybe joined in Christ into one Body of faith, service, and witness by the one Spirit

For the grace of transformation: that we may more and more put on the mind of Christ and be sustained by the vision of whom God is calling us to be

For inspiration: that we may draw strength and courage from the witness of the saints, both the famous and the ordinary, who have touched our lives

For the gift of integrity: that we may honestly claim our gifts and admit our weaknesses, and thereby live in singleness of heart

For a deeper appreciation of our Baptism: that we find our deepest value and source of dignity in being children of God

For a greater awareness of God’s grace at work around and within us: that we may recognize the work of God in those who love us, forgive us, teach us, and call us to be our truest selves

For all who are persecuted for their faith: that God’s strength will sustain them and help them be faithful witnesses to God who is the source of all life

For leaders of nations and business: that the Spirit of God will remind them of the weak, vulnerable, and powerless of society as they develop and implement policies to confront disease and poverty

For great hope: that we may approach death as a passageway into the fuller life of God’s reign of mercy and peace

For peacemakers: that God will give them the courage to work for peace even when events darken the future and hearts seem hardened

For all who are struggling financially: that God will give them hope, open doors to employment opportunities, and touch the hearts of many to support them

For all who fear death and have no hope in the resurrection: that they may encounter the Risen Lord and come to faith in Christ who is the resurrection and the life

For healing: that through the intercession of the saints, God will deliver the human family from the corona virus and everything that destroys God’s gift of life