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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that the Spirit will empower us to faithfully follow Christ and bring Good News to all are burdened or who have lost hope

For a renewal of the Gifts of the Spirit in our lives: that we may recognize and use all the gifts that God has given us for the good of others and the fulfillment of the mission of Jesus

For a flourishing of the fruits of the Spirit: that we may manifest love, joy, peace, patience, and all the fruits of the Spirit in our lives

For a renewed sense of mission: that the Spirit will inspire us in confronting the watered-down values of society and in building a society of justice and peace

For Christian Unity: that the Spirit will heal the wounds and misunderstandings that divide the Body of Christ and lead us in offering a common proclamation of the Gospel

For a Spirit of love: that we may place our time, energy, and gifts at the service of others, helping them to carry their burdens and discover God’s presence

For a Spirit of hope: that all who are overwhelmed by life may find new reasons to live this day and be gifted with a vision of all that could be tomorrow

For a Spirit of justice in the world:  that the needy, the exploited, the abused, and the victims of war may know relief from oppression and have their dignity restored

For a Spirit of forgiveness: that God will break the bonds of resentment and vengeance that hold our hearts and free us to forgive as God has forgiven us

For a Spirit of reverence: that all hearts may recognize God as creator and work to protect and preserve creation, human dignity, and cooperation within the human family

For an abundant growing season: that God will send seasonable weather, break the drought, and bless all who work in agriculture with an abundant harvest

For an end to wildfires: that God will calm winds and send rain to quell wildfires and give strength to all who are fighting the fires

For conversion of hearts: that God will break the anger and violence that grips hearts, bring an end to violence, and reveal new ways to resolve hurts and differences

For Peace: that God will heal the physical and mental wounds of all who have experienced violence and console all who are grieving the death of a loved one

For the Spirit of life: that God will be merciful and give eternal life to all who have died or who are approaching death