What Should We Really Pray For?

“I’ll pray for you.” What do we mean when we say this? Are we always sincere, or has this become our standard response when we’re at a loss for words? Making a commitment to pray for someone is a serious responsibility, says Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan. But it’s also an opportunity to enter into a mystery where we recognize our helplessness in the hands of an all-loving and merciful God.Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan, O. CARM.