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

Joe Milner

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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 all

For all who are awaiting the gift of the Holy Spirit: that their hearts may be open and their spirits receptive to all the gifts of God

For a spirit of evangelization: that we may allow the Spirit to work through our words, deeds, and relationships to draw others to Christ

For a deepening of our relationship with God: that through hearing God’s call more clearly, we may love others as God has loved us and continue the mission of Jesus today

For the grace to be fearless: that we may follow God’s call confidently and trust that God will guide and protect us through all challenging situations

For those who face the future with apprehension and uncertainty: that God will enlighten their path and give them peace

For all who are recovering from natural disasters: that God will give them strength, protect them from further danger, and open the hearts of many to assist them

For greater unity in the Church: that we may be one in faith, one in hope, and one in the peace of the Holy Spirit

For all who struggle with doubts: that the Spirit of Christ will free their minds and bring understanding to their hearts

For all who work to bring food to our tables: that God will bless them with seasonable weather and a bountiful harvest

For all missionaries: that God will help them to announce the Good News boldly and sustain their spirits as they help build the church

For the unmasking of racism: that God will help us recognize the variety of forms which discrimination takes and give us the courage to defeat it

For an end to unrest on campuses: that God will open paths for dialogue, clear minds, and hearts of mistrust, and bring forth new possibilities for resolution of conflicts

For all who are graduating this spring: that God will guide them to places where they continue to grow, use their gifts for the good of others, and to places of safety and health

For the gift of peace: that the reign of Christ will inspire leaders to respect the life and needs of all people, bring an end to violence in areas of warfare, and open opportunities for the distribution of food and medicine to those who are suffering

(Sunday) For all mothers and those who have shown us a mother’s love: that God will watch over them, bless them with every good gift, and fill their hearts with peace