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 live like Jesus and spend our lives in loving service, washing the feet, carrying the burdens, and comforting the brokenness of one another

For the grace to love: that we may love one another as Christ has loved us, forgive our enemies, and affirm the dignity of each person

For greater awareness: that we may recognize God's presence in the community that is gathered, in the Word that is proclaimed, in those who are ordained, and in the Holy Eucharist as we gather for worship

For the grace of unity: that divisions may be healed amongst churches, within families, and amongst racial groups, unity restored, and that we may support one another in bringing forth the reign of God

For all who are gathered here: that through our sharing in the Body and Blood of Christ, we may more fully become the Body of Christ and give faithful witness until Christ comes again

For those who cannot eat at the table of the Lord: that our love, friendship, and service may offer them an experience of God's love, a sense of community, and support for life's journey

For those to whom we are committed, particularly our families, communities, and friends: that we may be faithful to them and a source of God’s life and love for them

For our brothers who are priests: that they may be strengthened and renewed by God’s love, and following the example of Jesus, the great High Priest, faithfully lead us in prayer and service

For those who are suffering: that God will help the hungry find food, the persecuted relief, the abandoned acceptance, those recovering from disasters hope, and the grieving peace and consolation

For all who are facing critical and difficult decisions this night: that God will light a path for them, give them strength, and help them to trust in God’s unconditional love for them

For all who are isolated or lonely: that the homebound, those in areas of warfare, and those in prison may know God’s presence with them and have their strength and hope renewed

For those who seek spiritual, material, or emotional assistance from our community of faith: that we may welcome them, assist them along life’s journey, and share God’s love with them

For the sick and those approaching death: that God will ease their suffering and send an angel to comfort and strengthen them

For all who have experienced discrimination or abuse: that God will heal their wounded memories, help them recognize their dignity as a child of God, and give them strength to live life fully

For all who are caring for the sick: that God will give them wisdom and strength to persevere in assisting those who are frail or ill