- For the Church: that we may live as God’s Holy people, manifesting God’s love and compassion in this time and place to all who enter our lives
We pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community: that we may recognize the Spirit at work within and among us and work together to serve God’s purpose
We pray to the Lord.
- For the grace to love the way God loves: that we may love others as God has loved us, unconditionally and without expectation
We pray to the Lord.
- For all whom we perceive to be enemies: that God will free them from mistaken impressions, help them to perceive others in new ways, and be open to cooperating with others for a greater good
We pray to the Lord.
- For the grace of reconciliation: that God will heal the wounds and divisions amongst families, co-workers, neighborhoods, and nations so that we may work together to advance a greater good
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who are recovering from earthquakes and other disasters: that God will relieve the pain and suffering of the people in Turkey and Syria, provide warmer weather, and speed the assistance which they need
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who have died and for all those who are grieving them: that God will give eternal life to all who have died, particularly in the earthquakes, and comfort those who are grieving them
We pray to the Lord.