5 Fingers of Prayer
Visually Recall Your Prayer List
1) Thumb – Pray for family and Friends
Your thumb is the closest to your heart. So, start here by praying for those closest to you.
Pray for your family and friends.
2) Index Finger – Pray for those who Teach and Guide
The next finger is the index or pointer finger, the one used to give directions. Pray for people who lead, teach, and give guidance.
Pray for Teachers, doctors, counselors, ministers, etc…
3) Middle Finger – Pray for Leaders
This is your tallest finger and reminds us to pray for those in charge. Pray for the government and leaders around you.
Pray for your country and its leaders.
4) Ring Finger – Pray for those in Need
Your ring finger (the fourth finger) is your weakest finger. This one reminds us to pray for the weak and needy.
Pray for the sick, the homeless, the poor, and all those who are hurting and in need.
5) Pinkie Finger – Pray for Yourself
The last finger, the pinkie, is your smallest finger. This one is for you. Now that you have prayed for everyone else, spend time to pray for yourself. Consider your needs from the perspective of all the others you’ve just prayed for.
Pray for yourself last.
More Resources: Ways to Pray @prayercentral.net , A Simple Pontiff @CatholicVote.org
