Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Maundy Thursday – March 28, 2024
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect  
O Lord God, you left to us a wonderful sacrament, a memorial of your passion. Grant, we beseech you, that we may so partake of this sacrament of your body and blood that the fruits of your redemption may continually be manifest in us; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Thomas Aquinas)
Thematic Collect
Holy God, your Son gave us a new commandment and through his act of radical servanthood showed us the way of true love. Grant that we may share his servant nature as we live out your reign awaiting the promise of his return; 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 Humble Service
Gracious Father, thank you for sending your only Son, Jesus Christ to be our Lord and Savior. Let us work towards humbly serving and loving others as Jesus modeled for us. It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we become more Christ-like. Help us to embrace his “new commandment” and love others as he has first loved us. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer  
For Boldly Proclaiming Your Message
Almighty Counselor, guide us daily through your Word, so we may pray in the Spirit at all times. Give us the words to boldly proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Savior to those who do not know of your promise of eternal life. Open their hearts and minds to hear your word of salvation. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Witness to Your Glory
Heavenly Father, let us be a witness to your healing powers and salvation through your Son, Jesus Christ. “Grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness . . . while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29-30) Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Healing Strength
Almighty Healer and Friend, let us not give up praying for the healing strength and endurance for all those who suffer in some way, [especially for …]. May they “be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”(Ephesians 3:16) Comfort and console all those we love, and bring rest to the weary and heavy laden. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.