Today is Earth Day./ We pray for the healing of our planet where it is poisoned,/ trashed and exploited./ May we each find our way to help in the rescue of the great gift God has given for our pleasure and God's glory./ We pray to the Lord.
Pope Francis travels to Egypt this coming weekend./ We pray for his safety/ and ask that his visit would bring about new peace efforts,/ understanding and reconciliation./ We pray to the Lord.
Racism is the original sin of our country./ We pray boldly for our cure,/ asking for the forgiveness of this national sin./ May we learn to love other people well./ We pray to the Lord.
All the world longs for good government./ We pray for leaders who are not corrupted,/ but moral people,/ intelligent,/ humble of heart,/ compassionate/ and generous servants./ We pray to the Lord.
In the Easter time/ grant that we would not lose our joy./ Protect us from anxiety/ and the angry cynicism which steals our energies/ and keeps us from the heart-awareness that leads to service./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for prisoners,/ the sick and the dying,/ those with special needs,/ their families and any who help./ For the people who are victimized,/ abused,/ cheated,/ or left without support and friendship./ We pray to the Lord.
