A Weekly Cycle of Intercession

Every day
•In the morning: the day and its tasks; the world and its needs; the Church and her life.
•In the evening: peace; individuals and their needs.

Sunday
•The universal Church.
•Bishops, synods and all who lead the Church.
•The leaders of the nations.
•The natural world and the resources of the earth.
•All who are in any kind of need.

Monday
•The media and the arts.
•Farming and fishing.
•Commerce and industry.
•Those whose work is unfulfilling, stressful or fraught with danger.
•All who are unemployed.

Tuesday
•All who are sick in body, mind or spirit.
•Those in the midst of famine or disaster.
•Victims of abuse and violence, intolerance and prejudice.
•Those who are bereaved.
•All who work in the medical and healing professions.

Wednesday
•The social services.
•All who work in the criminal justice system.
•Victims and perpetrators of crime.
•The work of aid agencies throughout the world.
•Those living in poverty or under oppression.

Thursday
•Local government, community leaders.
•All who provide local services.
•Those who work with young or elderly people.
•Schools, colleges and universities.
•Emergency and rescue organizations.

Friday
•The King, members of parliament and the armed forces.
•Peace and justice in the world.
•Those who work for reconciliation.
•All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife.
•Prisoners, refugees and homeless people.

Saturday
•Our homes, families, friends and all whom we love.
•Those whose time is spent caring for others.
•Those who are close to death.
•Those who have lost hope.
•The worship of the Church.