Universal Prayer Ideas for the Feast of Christ the King – November 23, 2025

Joe Milner

For the Church: that we may continue the ministry of Jesus in offering forgiveness and accepting suffering in being disciples each day

For grace to forgive: that the Holy Spirit will move us to forgive all who have injured us and help us show concern and compassion for them

For greater integrity: that we may both speak and live the virtues that God has planted deep within our hearts so that we may be authentic witnesses to God's reign

For a transformation of our hearts: that through the Cross of Christ, our understandings of power, success, and glory may be transformed so that we may place ourselves more fully in the service of God

For each of us: that we may live our lives fearlessly while recognizing that our goal is union with Christ in paradise

For Christian unity: that Christ will guide us in working together as the Body of Christ so that we may advance Christ's reign and defeat the powers of darkness in society

For the leaders of our nation: that they may recognize the source of their authority and be guided by God's wisdom in promoting justice and advancing the well-being of all members of society

For healing of our nation: that God will heal the divisions within our nation and guide us toward greater respect for one another and a renewed commitment to our common values

For all who are imprisoned, particularly those condemned to death: that the Spirit of God will lead them to conversion and through Christ into paradise

For all who will be traveling this week: that God will guide them safely on their journeys and that their visits with family and friends will strengthen and renew them

For all who struggle with life's demands, particularly the poor, the homebound, and those with mental illness: that God will sustain them and touch the hearts of many to be compassionate friends

For all who are approaching death: that they may entrust themselves into God's loving embrace, be healed of their brokenness, and freed from their sinfulness

For all who have died: that Christ the firstborn from the dead may welcome them into the fullness of life where sorrow and pain exist no more

For Peace: that God will bring peace to all areas impacted by war and violence, protect people from storms and the cold, and open avenues of dialogue between opposing parties