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 have the freedom to leave everything and follow Jesus’ call to serve of the reign of God

For openness to the Word of God: that we may allow God’s Word to enter our hearts, bring us to a deeper relationship with Christ, and inspire us to live more fully for Christ each day

For all ministers of the Word of God, particularly those who preach or proclaim the Word of God in our parish: that the words of scripture may find a home in their hearts and that they may announce the Word with boldness and conviction

For the grace of repentance: that we may hear God’s invitation and prioritize seeking the reign of God in our lives

For a spirit of hope: that all who find themselves walking in darkness may be renewed in mind and spirit with a vision of light and promise of wholeness

For healing within the Body of Christ: that God will heal the wounds and sins that have caused divisions between Christian communities and help us to trust and work together in sharing the Good News and serving the needs of God’s people

For all who help others find Christ, for spiritual directors, catechists, missionaries, and evangelists: that they may share the good news of Jesus in life-giving and healing ways

For all who are discerning a call to ministry: that God will help them hear the call and recognize the gifts they have that can assist with the needs of human hearts

For all who are unjustly detained or deprived of freedom: that they may be freed unharmed and return to their communities and loved ones

For all who feel caught in the darkness of depression or addiction: that the light of God’s love will guide them to freedom and a new beginning

For all who minister in Catholic schools: that God will prosper their work and help them form young people in knowledge and virtue

For all suffering from violence or who are refugees: that God will protect them from harm, guide them to food and shelter, and open the hearts of many to assist them

For greater stewardship of natural resources: that God will guide us in balancing and harmonizing our activities with resources that God has entrusted to us

For all who are ill: that the Spirit will ease their suffering, bring encouragement through the care of the Christian community, and restore them to wholeness

For an end to civil disturbances: that God will restore peace in cities, help people to respect each other and to cooperate for the greater good

For Peace: that God will turn hearts from violence and warfare, open minds to dialogue, and help all people to work for the good of the poor and suffering