For the Church: that our hearts may be the dwelling place of God and our lives show forth God's love and presence

For the Church of Rome, church of martyrs and saints, of leaders and of fellow Christians: that God will deepen their faith, make their witness of the Gospel dynamic and guide them in offering compassionate service to all who are in need

For the grace of transformation: that we who are Temples of the Spirit of God may be a light to society and bear the fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, and self-control in our lives

For our local Church: that we who are united through one baptism may bear witness to the truth and be a sign to all who are seeking a new life

For the Churches of the East, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and China: that God will give them strength in times of difficulty, protect them from violence, and draw new disciples to join them

For all who exercise leadership in the church, particularly Pope Leo, Bishop of Rome, and all Bishops: that God will strengthen and renew them, guide them in being a source of unity in the faith, and inspire them in calling forth the gifts needed by the Body of Christ

For all who have been wounded by members of the Church: that God will heal their pain, open their hearts to God's love, and renew their communion with God and the people of God

For all who have gathered in faith: that God will continually deepen our relationship with Christ through the Scriptures and the Eucharist

For Catechumens and Candidates: that God will continue to draw them into deeper faith and lead them to unity with us around the table of the Lord

For all who are suffering for their faith: that God will protect them from harm, help them to remain faithful to the Gospel, and guide them each day

For all recovering from natural disasters, particularly the people of Jamaica: that God will give them courage, speed the assistance which they need, and protect them from further harm

For all who have served their nation: that God will watch over them and help them to share the values for which they served

For an end to the shut-down of the Government: that God will open hears to dialogue and inspire leaders to pursue the common good for all Americans

For Peace: that God will open new opportunities for dialogue in all areas of violence, protect the innocent from harm, and inspire new respect for human life

For all who have died, particularly all veterans and our family members and friends: that they may share in Christ's peace and raised on the last day