Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24) – October 20, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O God, our refuge and strength, since you yourself are the author of our devotion, graciously consider the devout prayers of your Church. May those things which we ask in faith effectively follow by your grace; 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
Gracious and mighty God, you open to us the way of eternal life through your Son, Jesus Christ. By your Spirit teach us to humble ourselves and trust in your abundant grace and mercy rather than our own accomplishments or possessions; 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 a Servant Church
Lord, we thank you for raising up leaders from among us to serve and minister in your name. Grant that they might remain faithful in your Word and serve your church with a servant’s heart like that of our Lord, Jesus. Teach them to lead your people in love of you and service to their neighbors near and far.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Seasonal Workers
God our Provider, many whose employment is seasonal either has or will soon come to an end. Provide for them in this time of fallowness and unemployment. Help them to find alternate means of employment that will allow them to have adequate food and shelter for themselves and their families during the months ahead. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Freedom of Belief
Ruler of all nations, we ask your guidance for our nation, grant that freedom of belief may be ensured for every citizen, and that liberty to openly practice our faith may be guaranteed.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Daily Bread 
Blessed are you, O Lord our God. You Bring forth bread from the earth to nourish and feed us as your people. Help us to acknowledge that you alone are the Bread of Life. We pray that you would deliver all who suffer affliction, are in trouble or in danger, or need [particularly …]. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.