July 1 – For our newly ordained priests and all established priests who are embarking on their new assignments today.

July 2 – For a successful tour season for the Blessed Frederic Baraga Museum. May those that visit be inspired by this saintly man’s life.

July 3 – For all those unemployed. That they may find a position that utilizes their skills and helps them address their financial needs.

July 4 – For the U.S.A and its continued independence, including religious freedom.

July 5 – For courage to do the work God calls us to do. “Take courage and persevere to the end; you are doing the work of God, and He will constantly help you.” – Bishop Baraga

July 6 – For the future generations of the faithful.

July 7 – May we pray for those in need of healing and hope today.

July 8 – That the faithful may all avoid “lukewarmness” and be fervent in their love for God.

July 9 – For those who feel abandoned.

July 10 – For missionaries. “So, our missioners are at work, and do as much as they can, for the greater glory of God and for eternal salvation of their own souls and the souls entrusted to them.” Bishop Baraga.

July 11 – For an end to hunger and food scarcity for all.

July 12 – For respect for life from conception until it’s natural end.

July 13 – For those with dementia and their families/care givers.

July 14 – For a living faith. “. a dead faith, will certainly not procure us everlasting life…. Our faith must be a living faith; and a living faith only will give us life everlasting in heaven” – Bishop Baraga

July 15 – For those in the armed services and the families that support them.

July 16 – For those that are dealing with anxiety and worry. May they turn to the Lord for guidance and wisdom.

July 17 – Today we pray for our relatives both living and deceased.

July 18 – That we may all have a deeper understanding of God’s love for us and we answer His call to follow Him in faith.

July 19 – Nothing is difficult, nothing tedious, to a loving heart. – Bishop Baraga

July 20 – For those struggling with a terminal illness. May they have the resources and support needed to provide comfort to them and their families.

July 21 – For an increased participation in the sacraments.

July 22 – For those suffering from the effects of abortion.

July 23 – For the Holy Father and our church leaders. That they will be guided by the Holy Spirit as they shepherd the Church.

July 24 – For hospitality. “Hospitality is lacking, which is a branch of charity. – Christ the Lord said that it is better to treat the poor hospitably than the rich.” Bishop Baraga

July 25 – For our youth, that they may have the courage to follow Christ.

July 26 – For those suffering a loss, that they will find comfort in God’s arms.

July 27 – For an increase in vocations.

July 28 – For respect and care for our environment.

July 29 – For Venerable Bishop Baraga’s cause for canonization. (Click here to pray)

July 30 – For travelers, that they may reach their destination safely.

July 31 – For a return of those away from the church. “Some hardened sinners, who no longer had approached the Holy Sacraments for a number of years, were brought back to ‘the word which inspires the world’ and to its echo which makes itself heard in the most extended corners from the Center.” – Bishop Baraga