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For everyone to be peacemakers in the world
For continued prayers for our family friend, Dave, who is recovering from a fall
In thanksgiving for this consistent prayer routine
For protests to be peaceful and people to be open minded
For the eternal repose of the soul of June Cracker
For Jasmine and the class of 2020
For our country
For my husband who is struggling with a new serious diagnosis
In hope that we are all coming together peacefully to make positive changes in the world
For my coworker's roommate, who fell and passed away yesterday. For my coworker, as well, as they were like family to each other.
For my daughter’s dog, Baxter, who is very, very sick; he swallowed a toy and can’t pass it
In thanksgiving for my co-workers, who are creative, kind, supportive, and, best of all, good friends
For our coworker's Grandmother, who suffered a brain hemorrhage last night and is in the hospital
For prayers for our RCIA candidates and the four high school Confirmation students who have been waiting
In thanksgiving for only eight days left in this school year, may the summer be peaceful
To keep us free from evil
For all police officers, especially my sister's husband
For peace
For safety and justice for everyone 🙏
For help to be more like Jesus Christ 🙏
For an ethical approach to developing a vaccine for the coronavirus which stays true to our Catholic faith
For scientists as they continue working on the cure for COVID-19
For continued healing and peace for a coworker, Joseph
For prayers to stop the violence and destruction of America. Bring back the love and peace between all neighbors instead of fear.
For Zach, who had surgery yesterday. In thanksgiving for him doing well, but may he continue to heal.
For Jim, who is still not feeling well
For an increase in the fruits of the spirit in all of us that our world so desperately needs right now
In thanksgiving for Ellen's new grandson who was born last week
In thanksgiving for the successful, healthy birth of my friend's baby on Pentecost, baby Joseph Michael
For prayers to Mary for peace and humanity ✝️
For my friend, Chris, who is being deployed overseas to serve our country. I pray for his safety, for all of our service men and women overseas protecting our country, and also for all of the law enforcement trying to protect our cities in this time of crisis.
For God’s help to stop hate and destruction 🙏
For love for Jesus
For less anxiety for people and for the unemployed
For Robby Z
For wisdom for faith leaders as we plan for faith formation in the fall and what that might look like now
For continued prayers for the flood victims in Michigan
For everyone who is staying at home just to not get the virus 🙏🏼
For me struggling with the isolation
For Minneapolis and all the racial violence
For Michelle, who is unwell. They think she has an enflamed thyroid and are doing an ultrasound to confirm. Prayers that it is not cancerous.
For my husband who is ill
For my son who is a pilot and on the verge of being furloughed with Delta. The airline industry is in a terrible situation. It’s looking difficult even trying to move to other airlines.
For healing for a family friend, Dave, who took a bad fall and reinjured his knee
For continued health for all
For George
For unity in our community and unity with God🙏
For all First Communicants who are waiting to receive Jesus in the Eucharist
For school administrators as they find ways to deal with this and plan for the fall
For families, may they find fun and engaging ways to be together during this time
In thanksgiving for the guidance of our bishop during this challenging time of re-entry to churches. Please pray for all church leaders.
In thanksgiving for Baby Peter, who we’ve been praying for, is out of the NICU and home doing well along with Mom and Dad
For peace and to eliminate racism
For peace and an end to violence
That God would bless a morning prayer that I am leading later this morning and send his Holy Spirit to be with us
For people to get along and not judge each other by the color of their skin
That Jesus’ prayer for unity in the gospel today be offered for the people of Minneapolis in their time of grief. May justice and peace prevail!
For St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us
For increased gifts of the Holy Spirit
For families to be strengthened with love and understanding. Give us the grace to communicate with each other better.
For all of us to remember on this Memorial Day those who serve to protect us and those who died in military service
For pets, especially my dog that is sick🐾🐾
For all of the new mothers especially at this difficult time with the virus
For a coworker's special intention
For St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us
For the Holy Spirit to come into my life in a new way♋️🔥
For Bryon and his fellow soldiers who are serving in the National Guard in Harlem and all over the country
For my family—we recently lost our Father to cancer, and we are leaning on our faith and each other to get through these days
In thanksgiving for keys found
For all those impacted by the flooding in Michigan, especially during this pandemic
For a friend who has non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to his bones, lymph nodes, adrenal glands, liver, and brain. He is in treatment. He has lost 50 pounds, but he is a fighter. The doctors do have a plan and working hard with him to help save his life. He is 49 years old with two children.
For the gift of hope, love, wisdom, and courage. Come Holy Spirit.
For the Gift of Faith for the unfaithful
For all the virtual graduations
For my Uncle Tim, who has swelling on his legs and hands and we are not sure what's causing it
For parents as they determine what to do with their children during the summer
In thanksgiving for the successful surgery of baby Josephine
For my sister-in-law, who is an at-home physical therapist working with COVID-19 patients as soon as they’re released from the hospital but are still very sickly and are not allowed back into the nursing homes. Then she goes home to my brother who is a very high-risk patient. But she is needed in the field.
For people to return to church when it opens
For Jasmine
Thanksgiving for being able to see grandkids again 💓
For the Holy Spirit to present itself to my daughter and son-in-law who do not attend any church
For wisdom in our nation... I heard about "COVID-19 parties"... Lord Jesus keep everyone safe and help us make wise decisions in this time
For people to find peace and happiness in all of this
For my friend's newborn daughter, Josephine, who is having surgery this morning to have her tongue ties clipped
In thanksgiving for my nephew, Zach's, birthday
For a prayer intention of my dad
For the beautiful weekend and being able to get outside
For my grandson who had to go to urgent care for strep throat for the last three months and dealing with the doctors in these trying times
For continued healing for my co-worker Joseph
In thanksgiving for two answered prayers
For my friend who lost her husband one month ago today; he was a police officer
For the class of 2020
For all students who are still completing their finals
For deeper devotion to Mary in this month of Mary
For police and law enforcement, may God keep them safe and wise
For my daughter and her friend driving 13 hours home from college, may they get home safely
For my uncle, who found out he will be let go soon, that God would bless his job search
For my missing keys—St Anthony, pray for us
For Alex who went for a follow-up for the second time and still tested positive for COVID. Asymptomatic. Doctor said that the virus may take up to 6-8 weeks to shed. Please continue to pray for him and Ada.
For the Holy Spirit to show me what I need to do to help others
For my sister got 💯 on her test thank you God🙏
For help focusing on God and acting like Christ ✝
For the continued healing of Alex's Mom
For an OLIH parishioner who is at the Hospice House, pray for comfort and peace in Jesus arms at the end of life
That we share love within our households during this stay-at-home period
For our coworker and parishioner who passed away last week from cancer and was a mom of three boys
That the virtual prayer vigil we will be leading tonight will go well
In thanksgiving that our state is now allowed to have church service curbside
That we remain in the love of the Lord and love one another. We are friends with Jesus. Pray to the Father and he will hear us! Amen!
For my sister to do well on her certification test
For me to be the best version of myself
For Katy who started a Bible Study with her Sunday Religious Education children via the computer
For a young pregnant woman who is having complications
In thanksgiving for my friend's successful dissertation yesterday. She is now officially Dr. Erika!
For the death anniversary of Maria Herminia Aganon—RIP
For help for our political leaders to come together on how to handle our daily lives due to this virus
In celebration of the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us
For all to grow in closeness to Our Lady this month
For my dad who has his own business and has a lot of roofs to do, may he not get this virus
For steadfast faith, hope, love, charity, and peace
For JT and the class of 2020
In thanksgiving for Camberley who is always there to help even in the very early morning
For all of those non-believers to come into the light
For my friend Erika who will defend her dissertation virtually later this morning
Heal us spiritually and physically through the Holy Spirit
For a coworker Joseph, for his healing and that he would feel the comfort and love of God during this time
In thanksgiving for a wonderful Mother's Day
For Alex's Mom who has to have emergency surgery, be with her and her family
In thanksgiving for the Lord's blessing on my sister's wedding on May 9; it was beautiful
For help for my daughter and son-in-law who are both teachers and are not only teaching their students via Goggle Classrooms and teaching their own two children at home, but now have five days to clean out their classrooms and student desks without any help from even a family member
Be our advocate and guide our hearts today
For the LaPaglia family
For Marlene who is hospitalized with blood clots
For peace of soul, mind, and body
For the homeless who cannot hide from this disease
In thanksgiving for Deacon Matt for being a sign of consistent prayer and coming together in joy and hope!
For the refugee community and those in need of community
For all those who are separated this Mother's Day from loved ones
For holy vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, third orders, lay apostolates, and lay ministries
That all follow the rules when we are out for the safety of others
For Jill, whose aunt passed due to COVID, and her family
For the eternal repose of the soul of Grace Worley
For all our churches to open!
To ALL teachers out there on this last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, may we all be better listeners and learners whether we’re in school or out
For a coworker who was welcomed into the eternal Kingdom Thursday night after a battle with cancer and her family
In thanksgiving for a professional photographer who is taking photos for families called “porch photos” and, instead of being paid, the families are making donations to the food pantries
For help to serve you and your people
For CCD and Sunday School teachers who help develop the faith of our children
In thanksgiving for prayers for Ada, who was discharged from the hospital
For our town in south Jersey where a minister was holding a service outside with cars parked 10 feet apart. People were in their cars; only the minister was out. The police threatened that they’d arrested the minister if he didn’t shut it down. And our governor has placed another 30 days of lock down on us. People are not only losing their businesses, but their right to worship. And we live in a shore town that only relies on tourism.
Pray for Dean, Mary, Rae
Pray for everyone to have a stronger faith ✝
For transformation of hearts like Mary's own during this Month of May, Mary's month
For those who are stressed with changes and transitions in jobs, especially for Chad
For parents who are doing their best to support teachers and distance learning
For a parishioner whose step-grandpa was hospitalized due to a broken hip and just had to have his leg amputated
For my Mom and Father in Heaven on their wedding anniversary
For people in Waukegan where 56% are sick with COVID-19
For school support staff who help teachers and administrators do what they do to help our children learn and grow
For my sister and her fiancé as they get married this Saturday
In thanksgiving for a young mom we’ve been praying who was hospitalized for COVID-19 and is now home and doing well
For Chris and Chuck for their recoveries
For Alex, Anne, Ada, ECB, JT, NP, TP
For Sophia, my niece—it’s her birthday
For the eternal repose of the soul of David Dobson
For church suffering and church militant
For us to have a deeper faith 💕
For a mother whose husband is in the Reserves and is serving in NYC while she’s alone with her two boys
For my uncle and all of his health needs
For a friend with a brain tumor that has come home from the hospital after a successful surgery, may he continue to do well
For a coworker who is recovering from a surgery yesterday due to a blood clot, may he have peace of mind
For Alex’s recovery from the coronavirus
For a friend with cancer
For all government leaders to dig deep into their hearts and look to God
For the teachers around the world trying their best to teach in these unusual times, may we appreciate them and show our gratitude this week
In thanksgiving for healthy family members
That we keep Mary, the mother of all mothers, in our intentions for the month of May
For the unemployed and those struggling in anyway, St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us
For Dick and Ed who passed
For Theodore on his Eternal Birthday ❤️
For my nephew who tested positive for coronavirus and others sick with it as well
In thanksgiving for my friend's baby who was born late last night. She was named Josephene Mae, but that was chosen at the very beginning of the pregnancy.
For some sun to come out so we all can go outside
For a family friend who had a baby on Tuesday. His name is Peter, and he’s in the NIC-U. Peter is having trouble regulating his blood sugar and needed a feeding tube for nutrition. Because of COVID-19, his parents cannot be at the hospital with him.
For the flooding to stop
In thanksgiving for my mom, who celebrated a birthday yesterday
For my nephew, Connor, for his 15th birthday
For a coworker who had surgery recently and is feeling depressed, may the Lord shine his light on him and fill him with His love
For all the volunteers
For the states and businesses that are opening, may people stay safe and healthy
For my son-in-law's Grandpa who was just diagnosed with COVID in hospital in Des Moines
For those living alone, nursing home residents, and cancer patients
For the unemployed and those struggling in anyway—spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, financially, etc.
In thanksgiving for all spiritual leaders who provide hope and community in creative ways during this time
For my nephew, may his COVID test results be negative
For all the people who don’t have COVID-19 to stay safe
For hope and thanksgiving for my grandchild who both wants to see her school, friends, and gymnastics, but also loves the family dinners and being together 24/7
In thanksgiving for God’s love 💕
For God to keep us in good health
For the opening of our Church ⛪
For all hearts to open to the love of our God during this difficult time, knowing He is in charge and wants us to come to know His great love for each of us
In thanksgiving for a nice day, may we all get out and enjoy it and treasure God's gift of nature
In thanksgiving for the gift of the Eucharist
For my mom who is making mask for people!
For patience and gentleness within our families within this time of lots of togetherness
In thanksgiving for a community that was so kind when they came by my grandson’s house yesterday for his 6th birthday. There were 31 honking, decorated vehicles and 3 fire engines. My grandson was so happy, overwhelmed, and emotional that half way through the parade he started to cry with gratitude along with his mom, my daughter. My heart is so full❤️ and we are so blessed.
For health care professionals, civil, and religious leaders
For JT
For poor souls
For the most vulnerable and isolated
For protection and thanksgiving for those that are not affected by the coronavirus
For the sick and their caregivers
For my niece who is infected with this terrible virus; she is young
For the conversion of heart of my siblings
In thanksgiving for the memories we're making with our families
Prayer for both my sister and sister in law’s small businesses who have not been able to secure government loans and have not been able to open to the virus and are losing their businesses
For those who ask for our prayers, those who have no one to pray for them, and those in most need of thy mercy
For those who are anxious
For the unemployed and those struggling in any way
For people who have to work over the weekend and do not get a break, may the Lord be with them and help them find rest
For my friend who is 37 weeks pregnant and may be going into labor (her first and only so far was a miscarriage)
For Erin, 35, diagnosed with lung cancer
In thanksgiving for the humor and honesty of children
For help in figuring out the best way to help with the medical and economic crisis for everyone. Whether it be through antibody testing, vaccines, etc. We’re only human and need God’s help and grace.
For hungry and depressed people and children
For peace ✌️ and salvation
For our community, and for more faith in you, Lord
For the Lord, help us to recognize your presence in our lives and to keep hope at the forefront
For some nice weather to come our way
For our government officials
For the homeless families supported by Interfaith Hospitality
For the Holy Spirit, please send down your grace upon us during this time—especially fill our leaders with wisdom
For Nancy, her neighbor, and all others who have or will celebrate their birthdays during the quarantine
In thanksgiving for Dcn Matt's wife and for all spouses who support us in our call
For those who have left the fold of our faith
In thanksgiving for families and friends—even if we cannot connect in person, thankfully, we can connect virtually
For those who have harden hearts to be softened
For a colleague who is having a tumor removed and biopsied today and is very anxious
For those who are struggling to afford food and the basics, may people share what they have and may those who struggle find what they need
For my Aunt Amy who tested positive for COVID-19
For my brother that he doesn’t get depressed from all this isolation
For Dean that he becomes faith strong
For my sister that she makes good choices
For pregnant women who might have to go through the birth of their child without their families surrounding them
For Teresa and her triplets in the hospital
For a good friend’s daughter with young children who is hospitalized with COVID-19
For my Grandma who is alone and others in the same situation, may they find God, peace, and love
For the ability to keep JOY on the UPTICK! We have to find things to be grateful for and do things for those who need the HELP.
For the Shake Shack that donated their $10 million Payroll Protection Plan loan back to the government to help out other small businesses
For all the small businesses who did not get the Payroll Protection Plan loan from the government, may they still find a way to make it through
For people who are being generous and trying to help people less fortunate during this time
For my parish that is looking to hire two positions during this time, and for all businesses that are hiring
In thanksgiving for being able to go out into my backyard after watching the news and seeing a father and two children sitting on a fire escape with no place to go due to COVID-19
For my neighbor, Dave, and all others, who are sick with COVID-19, may they get healthy soon
For all to seek the Lord during these unprecedented times, to find blessings in the simple ways of life happening now
For a smooth transition to open up our cities again—Get America back to work without fear!
For Ronnie, battling cancer
For Natalie, 33, struggling with breast cancer
For friendship and love
For wisdom for church leaders to lead through and beyond the coronavirus crisis with the "creativity of love"
For my husband’s eyes to heal through Jesus Christ ✝
For help to not be negative with all of the difficulties that we’re dealing with
For people who are different and don't feel accepted, may they find the love of others and in the Lord
For all those people who are poor
For my family and friends
In thanksgiving for a catechist’s recovery from an illness—she had many prayer warriors praying for her (including all of you)
In thanksgiving for special intentions
For the eternal repose of the soul of Dong Ahn
For the eternal repose of the soul of Joseph Jesolva
For my friend Mavy’s father who is in the ICU
For a coworker who will celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary and for all those celebrating milestones during this time
For co-workers to be nice to each other and work together
For prayers for a friend who is going in for surgery with a tumor at the base of her brain this morning
For all the people who have to be out, working and helping others, may God keep them safe
For all of those working in politics, that they may have wisdom
For my family and my grandma who has a bad cough but she doesn’t have Coronavirus
For God’s help for our governments[em-dahs]local and national
For all of us to be patient with technology, may we enjoy the benefits, but understand its drawbacks
In thanksgiving for all prayer warriors who have been interceding for those in need during this time
For all of the people that are sick and those who lost people from this virus
For my neighbor who is currently in the ER with suspected gallbladder issues
For my college roommate who was admitted to the hospital with multiple serious symptoms
For the delivery people who bring us essential items
For the post office workers who help us send our love and caring
For anyone experiencing uncertainty with their job. In uncertain times, please help them realize God has a path for them. Grant them the peace to give it to God and let him guide their path forward.
In thanksgiving for the staff that made my uncle with special needs Easter special even though we could not be with him and for all caregivers
For our priests and religious leaders
For those struggling to balance children with schoolwork and their employment responsibilities
For people to stay positive and be good to others around them
For people in Georgia and all over the country hit with bad storms last night that are due to continue today
For everyone that feels sad
For the elderly who are alone in homes and facilities
For a parishioner who is dying
For my girlfriend’s 30-year-old daughter just diagnosed with breast cancer
For students with special needs who are struggling to adapt to online learning
That we invite the resurrection into our lives this Easter season, dying to ourselves and rising with Christ
For Sadlier Religion and Deacon Matt through these quarantine days, I’m so grateful for these mornings 🙏
For the teachers who have been working so hard to teach while trying to learn new technology and being caring
For everyone’s who is in the hospital sick and the nurses
For those of us so very stressed out about our jobs
For all of those who are so heartbroken about missing these next four days of the most wonderful masses of the year
For my Grandma and all of the people in eldercare who will be alone on Easter
For my cat, Boomer, who got stuck in a room and we had no idea
For the parents trying to figure out how to occupy their kids during their spring breaks
For a catechist who works in the grocery industry and is worried she will bring the virus home to her family, pray that the Lord will keep her and all essential workers safe
For the people suffering from COVID-19
For the conversion of nonbelievers
Prayers of thanks, praise and Glory to God ❤
For my father and others who aren't feeling well and are scared they might be sick with coronavirus, may they be healthy
For my grandchildren’s teachers who drove by yesterday in a decorated, 15 or more car parade that brought joy to my grandkids
For a catechist who has a bad cough and is quarantining herself from her family due to potential contraction of the coronavirus, that God would bring her healing and comfort
For all families suffering at this time, may they feel God’s presence in their lives!
For all my nurse and doctor friends and their peers, may they stay healthy and safe
For our Jewish friends celebrating Passover that we may find unity among different faith groups
For the needs of the ladies in our little prayer group who pray Divine Mercy daily at 3 p.m., please protect and bless them and fulfill all their needs
For all parents and families, especially those who are struggling to find balance between working from home and being a homeschooling parent, may God bring them peace
For fun with my family
For all of those who have no faith
For everyone trying new things and doing their best to make the best of where we are right now
For constructions workers going into NYC to build temporary hospitals and morgues
For the churches in financial distress
For those who suffered from domestic abuse and home is the last place they want to be, may they find a way to get the safety and distance they need
For all law enforcement officials who are getting sick from the virus due to their self sacrifice
For Deacon Matt Halbach
For my Grandma and Grandpa, who are 71 and 72
For those too humble to ask for prayers for themselves
For my sister and all brides being affected by COVID-19 restrictions
For healthcare workers coming out of retirement to help in hospitals and be there to care for sick people
For people who work in hospitals
For all those in academia who are struggling, especially for a friend who is trying to finish her dissertation and may have to defend remotely due to COVID-19
For my parents who are celebrating their 48th anniversary today and are thankfully healthy and safe
For all those with cancer, especially for a coworker who is undergoing chemo right now (for the second time) and has three young boys
For all of the teachers who are working so very hard to help all of their students trying at home to keep up with their schoolwork
For the unemployed, may the uncertainty of not knowing when they will receive another paycheck soon end so their anxieties and fears will be calmed
For the safety and health of my parents and for all of those essential workers continuing in the medical community, grocery, and supply lines, may they stay healthy
For the health and protection of our first responders and medical pros
For our government leaders, that they may prioritize the needs of the less fortunate who are the most vulnerable in this time of crisis
For all educators and families, may they be safe and healthy
For healing of all the sick and for peace in these times
For the elderly that live alone, may they get what they need and find angels among neighbors and friends
For the health and protection of our first responders and medical community, and that all people act with prudence and wisdom to safeguard access to hospitals for those who are most in need
For those who are stuck in Hawaii due to grounded flights, may they find a feeling of "home" in the Lord
For an increase in patience and the virtues of faith, hope, and love, especially in our households
For peace for those families separated from their sheltered grandparents
For all of the small businesses that are losing their businesses and can’t take a paycheck or unemployment or can’t afford to take a government loan
For people to find peace wherever they are
For people, while stuck at home, may they look outside and see the beauty God has provided during all of this
For my nephew whose job is at risk as a loan officer because of the stimulus package, which everyone truly needs, and he is helping his aunts and uncles navigate on the side while his own job is at risk
For our nation's leaders, that they will be protected and granted wisdom in leading through this difficult time
For families who will not be together for the upcoming holidays
For my Dad on his birthday, even though he can’t see his sister
For Grandparents who are lonely
That we may receive Jesus in the Eucharist soon
For children this Holy Week that they find some peace in this unusual time as they prepare for Jesus this UN-traditional Easter at home
For Val, our friend who has started chemo, for her healing
For my aunt, who has follicular lymphoma and is worried about getting the virus, and for all those with pre-existing conditions that put them at higher risk
For protection from the coronavirus for family and friends
For my grandchildren
For the creativity of our church to minister to the people the best they can and that we can minister to one another in loving ways
For my friend, Becky, who is an infectious disease doctor, trying to balance attending to her patients in the hospital and taking care of her two boys mostly on her own with the help of a babysitter
For all the people who Deliver Stuff to people’s house!!
For Pope Francis, Bishops, and Church leaders, that God may guide them as they discern creative and appropriate ways to minister during this difficult time
For healthcare workers and first responders, may God protect them as they risk their lives to save others
For public officials, that they may make wise decisions that help our country respond to the COVID-19 crisis
For parents, as they find ways to provide and care for children during this difficult time
For our world and all the people in it
For all, may they act with reason
For worldwide increase of love, faith, and trust in all we do!
For God to show me where he is leading me
For my friend's father who is on life support
For all those facing financial strain and the healthcare workers helping to control the spread
For my daughter and son-in-law with small children
For my family members who work in healthcare
For my friend, pregnant with conjoined twins
For those who have no means of income and have lost their hope
For all the healthcare workers who are the real superheroes
For patience and wisdom for parents and kids at home
For our priests and deacons who are missing their flocks
For Father Kevin, suffering from multiple myeloma
For families during this stressful time
For parish workers at empty parishes
For all parents with all their kids at home
For my Mom, Alma Pettit, who is having surgery today
For all those who cannot receive sacraments
For comfort for everyone during this time
For patience, energy, and strength for parents
For our kiddos who are scared and don’t understand what’s going on
For guidance on work and family life BALANCE
For my family, friends, and everyone
For my grandchildren
For my friend Debbie who was just diagnosed with a rare cancer
For my daughters and son-in-laws to have patience and strength
For my father who is in the hospital alone facing another surgery, for hopes of growing our family though adoption, and for all of those who are sacred
For all those working hard on the front lines of this pandemic
For all those who are lonely, that they feel God’s presence in a real and comforting way
For all pregnant women, that they may give their fears to God. May God keep them safe from this terrible virus.
For my mind and my heart, that they may feel in peace and alignment as I juggle kids and work
For Jack, a young 20-something in my town, who is very ill with the virus
For all those who are struggling with loneliness, that they may be comforted
For my boss having bypass surgery today
For those who are quarantined and alone without company
For the elderly who are unable to leave their homes
For John in St. Paul, MN, who has COVID-19 and is on a ventilator
For my daughter who is an ER physician and son-in-law who is an anesthesiologist
For my son who is a pilot flying a lot due to others afraid of getting ill
For healthcare workers
For grandchildren
For deacons and priests
For the wisdom and guidance to destroy the virus and protect us from it
For all the people who are in the hospital
For a calm mind and heart
For a minister’s wife working with preschool children of parents working in the medical field
For everyone as we go into the third week of this crisis. Continue to help us adjust to this new normal.