Monthly Prayer Intentions for 2007

The following are thought seeds for your use during your prayer time. Each paragraph has a lead in sentence, after which you are free to add your own thoughts and concerns. If you use these prayer thoughts, you will be praying in concert with believers the world over.

Almighty God,

+ I pray that in our time, unfortunately marked by many episodes of violence, the Church may, through her members, begin to demonstrate the way of true peace and understanding among all people, I pray to you Lord...

+ I pray that the Church in Africa may become a constantly more authentic witness of the Good News of Christ and be committed to the promotion of reconciliation and peace among all African people, I pray to you Lord...

+ I pray for a true spirit of peace on earth, I pray to you Lord…

+ I pray for unity among all Christians, may the world see the Love of Christ in us, I pray to you Lord…

+ I pray for all who are sick and all who care for them, may they feel your Loving Presence, I pray to you Lord…

+ I pray for all students and teachers, may they seek your Wisdom, I pray to you Lord…

+ I pray for all who are unemployed or under employed, may they find work and a j ust wage, I pray to you Lord…

O Jesus, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day. I offer them for all the intentions you hold deeply in your heart: the salvation of all souls, the elimination of suffering, hatred, pride, and arrogance, and the unity of your Church. Have mercy Lord Jesus and hear these prayers.

Amen