Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17) – September 1, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O Lord, fully continue to purify and defend your Church. Since she cannot stand firmly without your power, govern her always by your grace; 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
Eternal and everlasting God, keep us diligent in our faithfulness that we might not fall into practicing hollow rituals and traditions but always worship you and you alone in purity and holiness; through our own life’s journey; 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 Spirit-Given Faith
Holy Spirit, you have called us by the Gospel and enlightened us with your gifts. Grant us faith to believe in Jesus Christ our Lord. Keep us in the true faith and help us to listen to your guiding and direction. Help us lean on the promises of forgiveness, mercy, and grace to give us hope in our daily lives. At the last day raise us up and grant us eternal life in Christ. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the Beginning of Harvest
Heavenly Father, the summer is winding down and soon we will transition into the time of harvest. Grant that the fields will be ripe with fruit to feed a hungry world. As school resumes strengthen all parents, students, and teachers. Be with all who are in the different stages of transition and grant us grace to move through them with hope. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For God’s Creation
Lord of all Creation, look with kindness upon us and all your creation. Restore rivers, seas, oceans, deserts, forests, mountains, plains, and farmland. Help us to be good stewards of all that you have given us so your earth may continue providing us food and shelter until your return. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Those Recovering
O Lord, you are the ever-present help in time of trouble. We give you thanks for the gift of healing for those who are recovering from illness or injury. We especially pray for those who are still in need (…) Let your gifts of health and strength continue to increase so all may fully recover. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.