Simple, Creative Prayers for Meetings - Table of Contents - Part A - Seasonal and Commemorative Prayer

Sep 29, 2026

A structured collection of prayers intended for meetings, organized to support Christian life across the liturgical year and everyday occasions. The contents move from a general introduction into seasonal and commemorative prayers (including New Year’s Day, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Advent), then extend to prayers for the saints, prayers for particular virtues or spiritual gifts, prayers for causes or issues such as world peace and social justice, and prayers for specific professions or working groups.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Pages116

Reading Time4 h 52 min

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General Introduction

Part A: Seasonal and Commemorative Prayer

Introduction

1. New Year's Day/World Day of Peace (January 1)

2. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (mid-January)

3. Epiphany of the Lord

4. Lent

5. International Women's Day (March 8)

6. Holy Week

7. Easter

8. Earth Day (April 22)

9. Ascension of the Lord

10. Pentecost

11. Labour Day

12. Beginning of the School Year

13. Thanksgiving

14. All Saints' Day (November 1)

15. All Souls' Day (November 2)

16. Remembrance Day (November 11)/Memorial Day (last Monday in May)

17. Advent

18. Christmas

19. Spring

20. Summer

21. Fall

22. Winter

Part B: Prayers to the Saints

Introduction

23. Mary, the Mother of Jesus

24. Saint Joseph

25. Saint Peter

26. Saint Mary Magdalene

27. Saint Patrick

28. Saint Ignatius of Loyola

29. Saint Francis of Assisi

30. Venerable Mary Ward

31. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

32. Saint Cecilia

33. Blessed John Henry Newman

34. Saint Hildegard of Bingen

35. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

36. Blessed Oscar Romero

37. Saint Teresa of Kolkata (Mother Teresa)

Part C: Prayers for Particular Virtues or Spiritual Gifts

Introduction

38. Love

39. Faith

40. Hope

41. Courage

42. Patience

43. Gratitude

44. Perseverance

45. Humility

46. Compassion

47. Generosity

48. Wisdom

49. Respect

50. Trust

51. Flexibility

52. Cooperation

Part D: Prayers for a Cause or Issue

Introduction

53. World Peace

54. Social Justice

55. The Environment

56. Diversity

57. Commitment to Mission

58. Loss

59. Team-building/Community

Part E: Prayers within a Specific Profession or Working Group

Introduction

60. Education

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FAQs

How is the prayer collection organized?

It is arranged into parts, starting with seasonal and commemorative prayers, then prayers to the saints, prayers for virtues or spiritual gifts, prayers for causes or issues, and prayers for specific professions or working groups.

Which seasonal occasions are included in Part A?

Part A includes occasions such as New Year’s Day/World Day of Peace, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Earth Day, Pentecost, Thanksgiving, All Saints’ Day, Advent, Christmas, and the seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter).

What themes are covered beyond the liturgical calendar?

Beyond seasonal events, the book covers prayers for particular virtues and spiritual gifts (such as love, faith, hope, patience, and humility) and prayers for causes or issues like world peace, social justice, the environment, diversity, and team-building/community.

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