Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
 First Sunday after Christmas – December 29, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature and be born of the Virgin Mary. Grant that we, having been redeemed and made your children by grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 
(Book of Common Prayer, 1549)
Thematic Collect 
Steadfast God, grant patience and faithfulness to your servants as we bear witness to the incarnation of your Son. Teach us to clothe ourselves with love so that our lives will bear witness to your divine love for all creation; through your Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayers of the Church
Thanks for Generosity
Eternal God, Lord of mercy, receive the thanks we offer for the bounty of your gracious giving, for the things with which you pour into our lives with such generosity. Free us to live as generously as you have been toward us so that all might know your abundant care in their lives. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Protection in Inclement Weather 
Loving God, we give you thanks for the beauty of your earth and ask your care and protection for those times when nature seems to have a mind of its own. Protect us from raging snowstorms in the east and prolific rains in the south and west. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Freedom 
Gracious Lord, in Christ you have set us free from the power of sin and death and raised us to new life in him. Teach us to treasure the freedoms and independence which we are privileged to enjoy in this country. Help us to use our freedoms for the good of all. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Those in Need
Holy God, touch those who are experiencing any kind of need. Touch the ill with your healing light. Release those whose hearts and minds are held captive by grief, depression, or loneliness. [We pray especially for … .] Bring to all the joy of your life-giving presence and healing mercy.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.