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 we may be united in love and truth so that God’s work and presence may be manifest in us

For the successors to the Apostles: that they may bear faithful witness to the resurrection and build up the Church through their preaching

For all who desire a deeper experience of the Holy Spirit: that God will renew their minds and hearts and fill them with the Spirit of truth and love

For the grace to love as God loves us: that the Spirit will empower us to bear wrongs, forgive those who wound us, and show love without expectations

For God's protection: that God will safeguard all the Church as we offer witness to Jesus and loving service to those who are struggling

For wisdom and insight: that the Spirit will help us discern God's call, see through the diverse situations in our lives, and faithfully follow Christ on the path of life

For the grace of Christian unity: that God will remove the misunderstandings, heal the wounds, and give us new vision so that the Body of Christ can provide a common witness to the world

For all who are opposed to the work of Christ: that God will open their minds and help them explore new possibilities with God in their lives

For all who are graduating this spring: that they may find employment that will use their gifts and enable them to make a difference in the world

For all who have grown spiritually weary: that God will renew their spirits, help them recognize God's presence in their lives, and give them a new vision for their lives

For all who share in the social justice mission of the Church: that God will strengthen them to bear effective witness to the liberating power of truth and compassion

For all burdened by poverty: that God will open new pathways for them to find education, employment, and housing

For all who are suffering for the Gospel: that God will renew their spirits, confirm them in truth and sustain them as faithful disciples

For all recovering from natural disasters: that God will give them strength, protect them from harm, and help them to access the resources they need

For the gift of peace: that God will bring an end to violence and warfare in Ukraine, Gaza, Haiti, and Sudan, open opportunities for dialogue, and bring forth justice for the afflicted