This cycle of prayer offers a topic for prayer each day of the month under three headings: “Local Church life”, “Genoa”, and “The wider world”. We hope you find that it provides a helpful structure for your praying. This cycle of prayer is also available from the church in a hard-copy form that can easily be slipped into a handbag or pocket.
In our local Church life, pray for…
1 the Chaplain, all who minister
2 the Churchwardens
3 the church council and officers
4 the sacristan and servers
5 sidesmen and welcomers
6 the organist and musicians
7 those who maintain the church
8 all who care for the grounds
9 the church cleaning team
10 the church’s children
11 safe-guarding
12 those preparing for baptism/confirmation
13 those newly baptised and/or confirmed
14 worship on Sundays and midweek
15 the prayer life of the chaplaincy
16 other groups using the church
17 neighbours of other traditions
18 neighbours of other faiths
19 healing ministry
20 the healing of memories
21 those who are ill/housebound
22 the Ospedale Evangelico: other local hospitals
23 Neighbours in Need
24 the food bank
25 the clinic:
26 those seeking work
27 visitors to Genova
28 Stella Maris
29 those who have died
30 the bereaved & all who mourn
31 thanksgiving
Within Genoa, those who live in…
1 Molo
2 Oregina
4 San Vincenzo,
8 Marassi
9 Quezzi
10 Staglieno
11 Molassana
12 Struppa
13 Rivarolo
14 Bolzaneto
15 Pontedecimo
16 Sestri
17 Borzoli
18 Cornigliano
19 Voltri
20 Pra’
21 Pegli
22 Foce
23 San Martino
24 Albaro
25 Boccadasse
26 Sturla
27 Quarto dei Mille
28 Nervi
29 Apparizione, Borgoratti
30 San Desiderio, Bavari
31 Those who live outside the city
In the wider world, pray for…
1 the archbishops and the bishops of the diocese
2 the Archdeaconry of Italy & Malta
3 Archdeaconry, Diocesan and General Synods
4 Christian unity: the work of CCE
5 the Archdiocese of Genova
6 religious communities of all traditions
7 mission in this country
8 mission across cultures
9 the integrity of God’s creation
10 schools, colleges, universities
11 children in distress or danger
12 Christian teachers and writers
13 all engaged in inter-faith dialogue
14 the President of the Republic
15 the Government, MPs and MEPs
16 the Mayor of Genova
17 the city council: local councils: all who work in local government
18 aid and development agencies
19 all in poverty and distress throughout the world: homeless people
20 those who cannot see, speak, or hear
21 chronically ill and permanently disabled people: those with learning difficulties
22 doctors, nurses, all who care for those who are ill or infirm
23 prisoners: the justice system
24 prisoners of conscience
25 industry and commerce
26 refugees and asylum-seekers
27 all who have been trafficked
28 seafarers, fishermen
29 all who work in the media
30 the dying: those who care for them
31 the armed forces