Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15) – August 18, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty, eternal God, increase in us your gifts of faith, hope and love; and in order that love may abide in us, help us to celebrate what your love has done for us. 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. (Leonine Sacramentary, 6th Century)
Thematic Collect
Life-giving God, you sustain us with the power of your Word and feed us with your Son’s body and blood. Help us so to abide in him and he in us that we may live our lives in obedience to your will and service to others; 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 the Peace of the Spirit
Our great and loving Father, fulfilling the promise of your Son our Lord, send upon us the Holy Spirit, the promised Advocate and Comforter. By his power, bring to our remembrance all our Lord has taught us, and lead us to walk confidently through the shadows that threaten us. Grant us to experience that peace which only you can give. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the Word of God
Holy God, you give us your thoughts and show us your care through your holy Word. Grant that we would be diligent in our reading of Scripture, and grow in knowledge of you and in the wisdom of your ways. Inspire us to a deeper faith as you speak to us in worship, prayer, and devotions. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Agricultural Workers
Blessed are you, O Lord, our God. You feed the world with your bounty. We pray that you bless the work of farmers and agricultural workers. Prosper the labor of all those who work to provide food and nourishment for themselves and others. Keep them safe in their work and in the use of machines. Grant favorable weather so the earth may yield its increase for the benefit of all. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Alleviation of Suffering
Compassionate God, grant that all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit may be renewed by your healing presence [especially …]. We pray for those in need and for those who care for them to remain confident that you are a faithful God who remembers your children in every situation. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.