Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Third Sunday of Easter – April 14, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O God, by the humiliation of your Son, you raised up this fallen world. Teach us whom you have rescued from endless death to have the fullness of eternal joy, through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)
Thematic Collect
God of abundance, you make yourself known to us in the breaking of bread and reveal to us the mystery of your life death and resurrection through the scriptures. Embolden us to live our lives in ways that bear witness to who we are — one in Christ Jesus our Lord; 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
Help for the Blind
O Lord, open our eyes that we might see your power and glory. Encourage us to be helpers to the physically or spiritually blind, so all might come to see the goodness of your love. Help us all to see the love of God for us in Christ Jesus. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Every-day Miracles
Holy God, you work miracles every day. Sometimes those miracles are profound and defy logic and other times they are simple answers to prayers expressed in faith. Give us better understanding of your ways so we would see the every-day-miracles you perform around us. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Suffering Everywhere
Heavenly Father, there are so many people around the world who are suffering from disease, hunger, poverty, or attacks from an enemy. Grant us strength and courage in the face of such trials. Give us hope in our hearts and let us pass that hope on for the stricken and dejected. [We pray especially for … ] Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the Church of Christ
Almighty God, pour out your Holy Spirit on the Church of Christ which is his precious bride. Give to your people the will to follow the Good Shepherd in word and deed, acting in kindness and trusting in his mercy in our lives and in the life of the church. Send us out into the world you love to make disciples of all nations. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.