In care and concern for the least of these among us and with compassion that moves us to action, let us pray* for our community, the world, and all in need.
We pray* for the whole creation: may all things work together for good, until your children inherit the earth and order it wisely. Let the whole creation praise you, our Source of All Goodness.
We pray for peace in the world. Disarm weapons, silence guns, and put out ancient hate that smolders still, or flames in sudden conflict. Create goodwill among every race and nation. Bring peace to earth, O Holy One.
We pray for all who must go to war, and for those who will not go: may they have conviction, and charity toward one another. Guard the brave everywhere, O Defender of the Innocent.
We pray for enemies, as Christ taught us; for those who oppose us or scheme against us, who are also children of your love. May we be kept from infectious hate or sick desire for vengeance. Make friends of enemies, O Love Divine.
*meditate, hold in good and active thought
We pray for those involved in world government, in agencies of control or compassion who work for the reconciling of nations: keep them hopeful, and work with them for peace. Unite our broken world, O Fount of Reconciliation.
We pray for those who govern us, who make, administer, or judge our laws. May this country ever be a land of free and able leaders who welcome exiles and work for justice. Govern those who govern us, O Power of Justice.
We pray for poor people who are hungry, or are housed in cramped places. Increase in us, and all who prosper, concern for the disinherited. Care for the poor, O Merciful One.
We pray for social outcasts; for those excluded by their own militance or by the harshness of others. Give us grace to accept those our world names unacceptable, and so show your mighty love. Welcome the alienated, You who welcome us to Your table.
We pray for sick people who suffer pain, or struggle with demons of the mind, who silently cry out for healing: may they be patient, brave, and trusting. Heal the sick and troubled, O Great Physician.
We pray for the dying, who face the final mystery: may they enjoy light and life intensely, keep dignity, and greet death unafraid, believing in your love. Have mercy on the dying, O Steadfast One.
We pray for those whose tears are not yet dry, who listen for familiar voices and look for still familiar faces: in loss, may the they affirm all that you promise. Comfort those who sorrow, O Comforter.
We pray for people who are alone and lonely, who have no one to call in easy friendship: may they be remembered, befriended, and know your care for them. Visit lonely people, O Compassionate One.
We pray for families, for parents and children: may they enjoy each other, honor freedoms, and forgive as happily as we are all forgiven in your huge mercy. Keep families in your love, Our Mother and Father.
We pray for young and old: give impatient youth true vision, and experienced age openness to new things. Join youth and age together, Eternal One.
We pray for people everywhere: may they come into their own as children of God, and inherit the earth. Hear our prayers, Almighty and All-Loving One, who stands with us and for us, Amen.