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

Joe Milner

For the Church, many members yet one body: that we may grow in unity and love as we manifest Christ’s saving love in the world

For renewal of our identity: that through our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may recognize ourselves as part of the Body of Christ today and commit ourselves to continuing the mission of Jesus today

For courage to lay down our lives like Christ: that through our sharing in the Eucharist, we may be strengthened to give ourselves in loving service to all those to whom we are committed and to those who are in need

For grateful hearts: that we may grow in our awareness of all God’s blessings and make use of all the opportunities that exist to use them

For strength of spirit: that we may embrace the sufferings and challenges of life with courage and allow God to lead us through them to new life

For all who are unable to share in the Eucharist, particularly those who are being persecuted for the faith: that the Word of God and the love of fellow Christians may bring them strength and support

For all who are hungry, particularly refugees and those displaced by violence: that God will provide them with food for their bodies and friendship for their spirits

For all priests: that they may serve as Christ served, show God's compassion to those in need, and lead the Church in giving praise and thanks to God

For all Eucharistic ministers, particularly those who bring communion to the sick: that they will grow ever closer to Christ and be signs of God’s love to those with whom they share the sacrament

For all who are approaching death: that they may draw strength from the Body and Blood of Christ and find the fulfillment of their faith in Christ at the eternal heavenly banquet

For the protection of the fresh waters of the earth: that God will guide us in keeping the waters free from chemicals and other pollutants so that the human family and all God's creatures may have safe water for drinking

For all who are suffering: that God will help the unemployed to find work, open resources to the homeless, protect runaway children, and free those experiencing abuse

For Christian Unity: that God will heal the wounds and mistrust between Christians, help them work together for God’s glory, and speed the day when all can share the Body of Christ at a common altar

For healing: that God will restore all who have had surgery, give hope and strength to those being treated for cancer, and mend the broken bones and spirits of those who have been injured

For peace: that Christ will heal the human family of greed and violence, bring an end to warfare between Israel and Palestinians and between Ukrainians and Russians, and initiate a season of justice for all