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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that knowing Christ has prayed for us, we may deepen our identity as children of God and be strengthened to carry on the mission of Christ each day

For our Bishop N. and for all Bishops: that they may continue the apostolic work of witnessing to the Resurrection and building up the Body of Christ

For a renewal of prayer in our lives: that God will draw us into a deeper relationship through our listening to scripture and attention to God’s action in our lives

For all who suffer because of their faith, particularly Christians in the Middle East: that they may draw strength from Christ’s promise to be always with us

For all who are awaiting a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit into their lives, particularly candidates for Confirmation or Holy Orders: that God will pour out abundantly the Spirit upon them and empower them to be instruments of Christ’s love and mercy

For a new outpouring of the Spirit upon the Christian community: that God will heal the wounds in the Body of Christ, free us from fear, and unite us in mission and worship

For all nations and peoples: that the Good News which frees hearts and brings conversion may be preached to all and bring forth a new flowering of peace and justice in our world

For all who are waiting, For an end to isolation, the birth of a child, or the return of a loved one: that they may experience God with them in this time and draw strength from the prayers and concern of others

For leaders in every parish: that they may develop wise practices as public gatherings resume and that many hearts may be open to assisting in the parish in new ways so that everyone who comes to church may be safe

For all who are ill, particularly those with Covid-19: that God’s healing spirit will fill them, ease their pain, and restore them to wholeness

For all children: that God will protect them from the pediatric covid syndrome and guide researchers in finding treatments and protection from it

For all who are seeking employment: that God will open new opportunities for them to use their gifts and help them to recognize new ways to serve the human family

For peace and a de-escalation of tension between world powers: that God will guide the work of international leaders as they seek peaceful resolution to conflicts and disagreements around the world

For all who are near death: that God will comfort them, confirm their faith, and give them peace

[USA] For all who have died, particularly those who have served our nation: that God will welcome them into the company of the saints forever