Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22) – October 6, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Generously pardon and give peace to your faithful people, O Lord, that being cleansed from every sin, we may be free and glad to serve; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)
Thematic Collect
Triune God, you created humanity in your image, intended for life-giving relationship with you and one another. Heal our selfish brokenness and teach us to trust in you as we learn to love and forgive one another; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.  Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Unity of the Church
Faithful God, guide your church in the ways of your kingdom. Renew our faithfulness and deepen our trust in you so that we may lay aside divisions born of selfishness and pride. Strengthen our witness that the world may see in us a reflection of your unity in Christ and the Holy Spirit. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Autumn
God of grace and beauty, even as autumn trees and forests break forth in colorful praise, declaring your glory and the wonder of your care, we ask that you would clothe your people with mantles of thanksgiving, that our lives may proclaim the majesty of your undying love, revealed in him who is our beautiful Savior. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Wise and Just Rulers
Sovereign Lord, all rulers, powers, and dominions are subject to you. Grant that the leaders of nations will govern with wisdom, justice, and equity for the good of all. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Compassionate Healing
Compassionate God, our joys and sorrows are fully known to you. You grieve with us in our pain and sorrow and rejoice in our times of grace-filled joy. Bring healing to those who are suffering from physical illness or injury, the pain of broken relationships, the sorrow of shattered hopes, and any kind of loss. [We pray particularly for … .] Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.