- For the Church: that we persistently seek greater Holiness and never be satisfied with merely fulfilling the letter of the law
We pray to the Lord.
- For the gift of courage: that God will strengthen us as we make difficult moral decisions and empower us to put the values of the teachings of Jesus into practice
We pray to the Lord.
- For fuller honesty: that God will help us to speak and act truthfully in every situation and activity in our lives
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who are struggling with moral decisions: that the spirit of God will inspire them with wisdom, help them to recognize the greatest good in their options, and connect them with a supportive community
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who struggle with anger: that God will give them the strength to direct it in productive ways and not allow it to become violent or self-destructive
We pray to the Lord.
- For healing: that God will heal the sick give hope to those preparing for surgery, comfort the parents of sick children, and strengthen all who care for the sick
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who have died: particularly those that perished in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, that they may live in the in the light of God’s presence forever
We pray to the Lord.