Author: THERESA JACOBSON

Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Fifth Sunday in Lent – April 6, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, look favorably upon your family. Graciously rule our bodies lest we are enticed to love the world and guard our spirits lest we fail to recognize your love. 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
God of new life, you have drawn us through the waters of baptism and into your everlasting reign. Through Christ’s life within us, guide us daily through death to sin and brokenness and into new life in grace and love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Prayers of the Church
For the Gospel Message
Holy Father, in this the end of the ages you have spoken to us through your Son, Jesus. We thank you for the Gospel, and we pray that you would keep our ears open to hear it anew each day. Give us your Holy Spirit, that we may never reject or despise this grace-filled gift. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Lent
Loving God, renew our trust in you during this Lenten season. Remind us of the immeasurable worth of knowing Jesus so that we, like Paul, might press on and remain faithful in following Jesus and witnessing to your grace. 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 just leadership to nations plagued by oppressive dictatorships. We give thanks for your abiding faithfulness. Strengthened by that promise, may we work for peace and the good of all your creation.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those In Distress
Ever-present God, we give thanks to you for coming among us. Help us to see you and trust your faithfulness in all of life’s situations. We pray for those who are imprisoned, outcast, persecuted, or in any situation of suffering or distress.  [We pray particularly for …]. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.