Author: THERESA JACOBSON

Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5) – June 7, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect 
O God, you are the protector of all who trust in you, and beside you, nothing is strong or holy. Multiply your mercy and guide us that while using the good things of this fleeting life, we do not lose hold of the things that endure forever. 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 
Holy God, every time we gather around word, water, bread and wine, we receive the healing that brings salvation and eternal life through your Son. Grant that we, having received your healing grace, may go forth to be signs of your mercy for the world; through 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 Obedience and Repentance
Lord God, you rule over all creation. We thank you for establishing law and order among us and for revealing to us your will in our lives. Help us to hear your Word and obey your commandments. Show us those places in our lives where we fall short of your glory, and by the power of your Holy Spirit, lead us to true repentance and faith. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Witness to the World
Mighty Lord, you have promised to always be with us. Give to your people the faith to trust in your daily presence among us, that we may serve you as your witnesses to those around us. By remaining faithful to your Word, may our lives proclaim the promise of our Lord and Savior to all the world. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For the Outcast and the Marginalized 
Life-giving Spirit, transform our communities into places of welcome for those who have been shunned or marginalized. Help us to see in them the very presence of our Lord Jesus. Then, by your power, send us forth with greetings of grace and peace on our lips and compassion and mercy in our hearts. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Healing 
Great Physician, we pray that all who suffer in mind, body, or spirit may know your healing presence. We especially lift up those we name before you aloud or in our hearts … [pause]. Send your Spirit upon them to make them whole, and give them hope and strength in you. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.