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

Joe Milner

For the Church: that we will live as a Eucharistic people, giving and sharing ourselves, as Christ continually does for us, so that all may have life

For this assembly: that we may find strength in each Eucharist that we share so that we may profess in word and deed the dying and rising of Lord each day

For our fuller participation in the New Covenant: that each sharing in the Eucharist may deepen our baptismal identity as beloved daughters and sons of God and our communion in Christ

For all priests: that they may be renewed, strengthened, and drawn closer to God and God’s people as they celebrate the Eucharist

For healing in the church: that God will heal the wounds of abuse and cover-up in the church so that we may be a better sign of God’s presence and action in the world

For all who cannot receive the Eucharist: that we as, Body of Christ, may be a source of God’s love and compassion for them

For all who hunger for deeper meaning and truth: that our witness may help them find Christ who will fulfill the longings of their hearts

For all who lack food and nourishment: that we may hear Christ’s challenge to “give them food” and open our hearts more fully to all who are in need

For greater awareness and reverence for Christ’s presence: that we may recognize the many ways Christ is present in the Eucharist, in the scriptures, and in one another, and approach our celebrations with faith and reverence

For an eschatological vision: that we may recognize our invitation to share in the heavenly banquet each time we share in the Eucharistic celebration

For a greater spirit of openness and hospitality: that we may welcome all whom God sends our way and share with them the gifts that God has shared with us

For all who bring the Body of Christ to the homebound and hospitalized: that they may be renewed through their service and be a support and a source of joy for those whom they serve

For all who are recovering from floods, storms or other disasters: that God will give them strength, open new opportunities for them, and help the assistance which they need to reach them promptly

For government leaders: that God will give them insight into the important issues of the day, wisdom to propose solutions and courage to act on them

For peace: that God will protect all who are caught in violence and civil disturbance and guide their hearts to respect the dignity of each person