Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Second Sunday of Easter – April 12, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect
Help us, almighty God, that our joyful celebration of the resurrection feast may be reflected in our daily work and conversation. Grant this, we pray, 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
Living God, you are our life, our hope, our strength. Grant that we who have not seen may have the faith to trust in you through all things, that we might receive the peace of Christ; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of the Church
For Holy Communion
Holy Father, you have invited us to the banquet of your Son. We thank you for this gift of grace and for your promise of forgiveness. Lead us to your table with humble and repentant hearts, so that we may hear your Word for us. Make us mindful of your presence with us as we share in communion with you and one another.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For the Start of a New Growing Season
God of all creation, in many parts of your world the creation has begun its annual process of rebirth.  As shoots sprout fort from the earth and trees put forth their buds, help us to see in these everyday miracles a hint of the promised glory of our own resurrection through your Son, Jesus.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.   
For Reconciliation and Peace
God of mercy, teach us to recognize the priceless treasures of grace and reconciliation you have given us in your Son, Jesus and then to be bold and generous in offering that same grace to those who may have hurt us.  In a world divided on many fronts, may your Spirit lead us to be agents of reconciliation and peace.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Healing and Wholeness 
Healer of our every ill, in every corner of the world your children suffer in mind, body, and spirit. Many lack the basic necessities for life – clean water, nutritious food, and adequate shelter.  Others find themselves overcome with grief and despair, while still others face the challenges of medical concerns. Empower your church to be sources of healing and wholeness and voices of hope. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.