- For the Church: that we may seek ever-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 enlighten us to make decisions based on Gospel values and empower us to put them into practice,
We pray to the Lord.
- For a deeper spirit of honesty: that God will help us to speak and live the truth in every area of our lives,
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who struggle with anger: that God will give them strength to direct it in productive ways and not allow it to become violent,
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who have suffered violence: that God will heal their painful memories and that the Holy Spirit will free them to live life fully,
We pray to the Lord.
- For the ill and those preparing for surgery: that God will restore them to health and guide the medical personnel who care for them,
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who have died: may they experience the everlasting Life of Heaven. We pray especially for …
We pray to the Lord.