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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that we may become people of truth through listening to God’s Word, sharing in the Eucharist, and giving witness to it in our decisions and actions

For the grace of detachment: that we may humbly surrender our plans and goals to God and follow wherever God leads us

For transformation of our attitudes: that we may follow Christ in using our power and abilities to wash the feet of others, speak up for those who are oppressed, and help carry the burdens of those who are suffering

For all believers: that we may come to a deep realization that Christ holds our past, walks with us each day, and has a vision for tomorrow filled with compassion and hope

For a new understanding of authority: that we may recognize God as the source of all authority and use our authority in cooperation with God’s loving plan for humanity

For all whose commitment to the truth brings them into conflict with the social, governmental, and religious authorities: that they may learn from and be strengthened by Christ, the suffering servant of truth

For leaders of government and judges: that they may recognize that their authority comes from God and that it is intended for the service of the human community

For all who bear the marks of suffering, persecution, or famine: that the world community may recognize their dignity and work to alleviate their pain

For all seekers: that the Spirit of God will lead them to the source of all truth and guide them to communities of faith where they and their questions are welcomed

For families: that members may speak the truth in love to one another and deepen their support for one another along life’s journey

For a spirit of gratitude: that we may recognize all our skills, opportunities, and freedoms as gifts from God and place them at the service of God and one another

For all who are entrapped by poverty: that God will lead them to freedom and open the hearts of many to assist and encourage them

For all who are rebuilding their lives: that God will restore the sick to health, guide the unemployed to new opportunities, provide the needed resources to those recovering from natural disasters, and comfort those who are grieving

For the safety of all travelers: that God will protect all who are traveling this week and help them to have renewing visits with family and friends

For protection of the earth: that God will guide world leaders and each of us in caring for the earth and give us the courage to follow through on difficult choices to preserve our common home