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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that the unconditional love of the Trinity may strengthen and inspire each of us, deepen our love for one another, and help us to witness God’s love and mercy to others

For the grace of discernment: that we may recognize God’s invitations in our hearts and follow Jesus on the path to everlasting life

For all believers: that we may recognize that God is always present in our lives and constantly journeys with us through all the joys, the sorrows, and our everyday responsibilities

For a new perspective in living: we may learn from the mutuality of the Trinity and make our relationships more life giving for us and others

For a spirit of wonder and awe: that we may behold the marvelous deeds of God in nature, in relationships, and within ourselves and be motivated to cooperate with God in greater commitment and sincerity

For a new experience of grace and mercy in our lives: that God’s love will free us from our past failures, give us courage to make amends, and help us renew and rebuild our significant relationships

For our parish communities: that the life-giving love of the Trinity may flow through us so that we may be untiring in supporting the lonely, consoling the grieving, encouraging the struggling, and forgiving those who have injured us

For all married and engaged couples: that their witness of love and self-sacrifice may be a reminder of Christ’s self-giving love for us and all the human family

For a greater sense of community: that we may be freed from individualism and grow in our appreciation of each person and their role in the family of God so that each person may know that they are appreciated and valued

For all who are ill: that God will renew and restore all who have physical ailments and give strength to their caregivers

For all who are seeking summer employment: that God will open new opportunities for them, help to find settings where they can learn and develop their skills, and lead them co-workers who will share their knowledge and support them

For a healing of the wounds of racism: that God will heal all who have been impacted by discrimination, open hearts to the dignity of each person, and help all to work together against poverty, disease, and malnutrition

For victims of human trafficking: that God will free them from captivity, awaken hearts to the suffering that exists, and bring forth a new attitude in society that respects the dignity of each person

For refugees: that God will protect all who have fled their homes from harm, guide them on their journey, and lead them to hospitable communities

For an end to violence in our cities: that God will give courage to all who are working for peace in neighborhoods, help the voices of those who have experienced injustice to be heard, and turn the hearts of those prone to violence toward new ways of working for change