Pray for our families, our country, and our world.
Each day this year, we are sharing a history note about something that happened on that date and offering a prayer idea. Read more about this project and subscribe to get updates by email or text.
September 11: Roselle Helps Michael Hingson Escape the World Trade Center (2001)
Pray for people who are dealing with painful memories on difficult anniversaries.
July 19: Great Fire of Rome Begins (AD 64)
Pray for people who fight fires and for people who suffer from their effects.
April 14: The Titanic Strikes an Iceberg (1912)
Pray for people who work and travel on ships.
April 5: Mount Tambora Begins Erupting (1815)
Pray for people who study volcanoes and for those affected by eruptions.
March 25: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (1911)
Pray for people who work in dangerous conditions.
February 17: Origin of the Red Cross (1863)
Pray for Red Cross personnel who are seeking to help people in conflict zones and areas affected by disaster around the world.
January 28: Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion (1986)
Pray for those who work in space exploration—astronauts, scientists, engineers, and assembly technicians.
January 12: Haiti Suffers an Earthquake (2010)
Pray for the people of Haiti as they deal with natural disasters and political instability.