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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that, empowered by the Spirit, we may faithfully give witness to the Gospel and continue Christ’s mission of bringing hope and healing to those in need

For the grace of discipleship: that through the words of Jesus and the example of the early disciples we may discover who we are as disciples of Jesus and help others to come to know the risen Lord

For all who spread the Good News: for evangelists, missionaries, preachers, composers, and writers: that God will inspire them to dynamically announce God’s abiding presence and untiring love for all

For the grace of conversion: that we may strive to bring the brokenness, injustice, addictions, and selfishness of our society under the saving and redeeming reign of Christ

For a healing of racism: that all nations and peoples may recognize the value and dignity that God has given each person and that they may work together to bring forth the reign of God in the world

For all experiencing persecution: that they will draw strength from the victory of Christ and hold fast to the hopes planted in their hearts

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 fearful or anxious: that they may recognize God’s message, “Fear not”, is for them and allow God to calm their spirits and give them hope

For all who feel alone and isolated: that God will console them, let them experience God’s presence in their homes, and help others to connected with them to maintain the community spirit

For all who are struggling financially, particularly single parents: that God will give them hope, guide them to the resources that they need, and help them find safe employment

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 peace throughout the world: that God will turn the hearts of world leaders from violence toward co-operation in facing the challenges that confront all the human race

For all who are grieving: that Christ will dry their tears and give them peace as they experience the death of a loved one or loss of a relationship

[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.