Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5) – June 9, 2024
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Prayer 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, renew in us the gifts of faith and hope so that joined to Christ’s death and resurrection, and knit together in the body of Christ, we may go forth into the world from this holy assembly to do your will; 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 All Tribes and Nations to Hear the Word
Lord of the nations, before your throne are people of every tongue, tribe, and nation; many of whom do not know you. Give to your church an undying passion to tell the good news of Jesus that we may readily give of our prayers, our gifts, and our very lives for your sake. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For a Season of Growth 
God of creation, you give us the earth to tend and plant for food. In the midst of these warmer days we pray for adequate rainfall to support plant growth, so that as crops flourish, the harvest will be plentiful and your children may be fed. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the Peace and Welfare of All
Prince of Peace, we pray for peace where there is conflict in the world and where there is dissension between people and groups. Bring your comforting peace to those whose lives are torn by addiction, lack of employment, underemployment, hunger, homelessness, divorce, and separations. Answer the prayers of those who have asked for our prayers, and the prayers of those who have no one to pray for them.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Healing and Wholeness
Merciful healer, we pray for those who are grieving, ill, depressed, anxious, or suffering in any way, [especially for …].  Amidst the chaos and storms of life, may they hear the gentle stillness of Christ present with them. Help us to be the hands and hearts through which his presence is made known. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.