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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that the Light of Christ may shine through our lives and reveal God to all who are searching for meaning or purpose to their lives

For the grace of awareness: that we may recognize Christ in all the ways that Christ is present in our lives, particularly through the poor, our relationships, and the ordinary events of our day

For the Light of Wisdom for all church leaders: that their teaching and actions may lead others to a deeper relationship with Christ and bind the Church in greater unity

For all who live in darkness: that the Light of the Gospel may open new insights for them and show them the path to life that Christ offers

For the Light of Justice: that the burden and pain of those who suffer unjustly may be lifted and that God’s saving mercy may free them to live life fully

For all members of Religious Communities: that the Spirit will renew them and empower them to give faithful witness to Christ who is the center of their lives

For parents of infants: that God will guide them in caring for and nurturing their child so that each child may grow to their fullest potential and be a blessing for the human family

For growth in prayer: that like Simeon and Anna, we may patiently await God’s word in the silence of our hearts and reflect upon all that God has done for us

For all who are ill: that God’s healing love will restore them, and that God will give strength and inspiration to all who are working to combat the new viruses that are impacting the human family

For all senior citizens: that God will give them health and strength so that we may learn from them and be inspired by them

For the members of the United States Senate: that God will guide their deliberations, help them grasp the truth, and give them the courage to act for the good of the nation

For Light for all world leaders: that God will help all world leaders to see the value and dignity of human life and work tirelessly for peace

For all called to prophetic ministry: that God will strengthen their courage and give them a clear grasp of the truth

For the preservation of natural resources: that God will guide us understanding the rhythms of nature and inspire us as we work to preserve the riches of the earth for future generations

For all who are recovering from natural disasters: that God will give them strength, renew their hope, and help them to find the resources that they need to rebuild their lives