1. For the Church: that we may allow the Holy Spirit to empower and enlighten us so that our lives may manifest that we are the beloved daughters and sons of God

2. For all Christians: that we may participate more fully in the mission of Jesus and place our gifts and talents in God’s service

3. For the grace of humility: that we may enter into the woundedness and vulnerability of the human family, be guided as we accompany others, and allow God to bring us to wholeness  

4. For the grace to listen: that we may recognize the many ways that God calls us, invites us to life, and provides opportunities for us to respond

5. For a new springtime of justice: that we may strive to fulfill all righteousness in our words, actions, and relationships so that God may be glorified in all things

6. For a renewed awareness of God’s covenant with us: that we may abide in God’s commitment to be our God and perceive the length and breadth of God’s love for us

7. For the grace of fidelity: that we may be faithful to God in every part of our life and that God will help us follow the commandments through loving God and our neighbor

8. For all who are preparing for baptism and for all who are newly baptized: that they may be transformed by the waters of new life and allow the Spirit of God to guide their growth in faith, wisdom, and holiness

9. For all who are discerning vocation choices: that God will give insight and courage to all who are discerning marriage, religious life, the single life, or ministry and help them to respond generously and lovingly

10. For the members of Congress: that God will give them a clear understanding of the struggles and sufferings of people, and courage to address the issues before them for the good of the nation

11. For the members of state legislatures: that God will guide them in their deliberations, help them to work together for the common good, and inspire them with new insights in confronting the issues of their communities

12. For all who are ill: that God’s Spirit will rest upon them, relieve their suffering, and restore them to wholeness

13. For greater respect for human life: that hearts may be opened to the value and dignity of all human life from conception until natural death

14. For impoverished nations who are struggling with the Coronavirus: that God will guide them in promoting the health of their citizens and move more prosperous nations to share recourses with them

15. For an end to the Coronavirus pandemic: that God will free us from this dangerous virus, make the vaccines effective, and help us rebuild our communities of faith

16. For all who have experienced violence: that God will heal their wounds and memories, free them from fear, and protect them from further harm