for meditations and reflexions

A List of the Prayers
World
Family and Personal Life
Church
The Social Order
The Natural Order
In Times of Illness
National Life
In Times of Conflict

Prayers for the World
Joy in God's Creation
All Sorts and Conditions
The Human Family
Peace
Peace Among the Nations
Our Enemies

Prayers for the Church
The Church
The Mission of the Church
Clergy and People
The Diocese
The Parish
A Church Convention or Meeting
The Election of a Bishop or Other Minister
The Unity of the Church
Those About To Be Baptized or To Renew Their Baptismal Covenant
Monastic Orders and Vocations
Church Musicians and Artists

Prayers for the National Life
Our Country
The President of the United States and All in Civil Authority
Congress or a State Legislature
Courts of Justice
Sound Government
Local Government
An Election
Those in the Armed Forces of Our Country
Those Who Suffer for the Sake of Conscience

Prayers for the Social Order
Social Justice
In Times of Conflict
Agriculture
The Unemployed
Schools and Colleges
The Good Use of Leisure
Cities
Towns and Rural Areas
The Poor and Neglected
The Oppressed
Prisons and Correctional Institutions
The Right Use of God's Gifts
Those Who Influence Public Opinion

Prayers for the Natural Order
Knowledge of God's Creation
The Conservation of Natural Resources
The Harvest of Lands and Waters
For Rain
The Future of the Human Race

Prayers for Family and Personal Life
For Families
The Care of Children
Young Persons
Those Who Live ALone
The Aged
A Birthday (1)
A Birthday (2)
The Absent
Travelers
Those We Love
A Person in Trouble or Bereavement
The Victims of Addiction
Guidance (1)
Guidance (2)
Quiet Confidence
Protection
A Prayer of Self-Dedication
A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis

In Times of Illness
For Recovery from Sickness
For a Sick Child
For Strength and Confidence
For Doctors and Nurses
For One From Whom Treatment is to be Withdrawn*
For Trust in God
*This prayer was written by The Rev. Andrew T. Gerns, M.Div, BCCDirector of Pastoral Care, St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia

In Times of Conflict
For Comfort
In Times of Conflict
Peace Among the Nations
Our Enemies
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