Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Second Sunday of Easter – April 27, 2025
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Prayers of the Day

Historical Collect
Help us, almighty God, that our joyful celebration of the resurrection feast may be reflected in our daily work and conversation. 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
Living God, in the midst of our doubts and fears you bring your peace and presence through the wounded hands of Christ. Breathe on us the power of your Spirit, increase our faith, and quell our doubts and fears; 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 Sharing Christ
Holy God, inspire us as your first apostles did, to go into the world with the message of the Good News of Christ. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may have the words to speak about your saving grace to all who are lost, alone, or hopeless. May we share Christ with all whom we meet so that the world would be transformed by your love. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Healing and Wholeness
Lord God, you are the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega. May we always put our complete trust in your ways. We ask that you would bring healing and wholeness to all those who are hurting this day, [especially….] that they may know their lives are in your eternal hands. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.   
For Peace
Heavenly Father, you know our fears and our concerns. Grant us your grace in times of anxiety and worry, that we would cast all our cares upon you. Give us your peace that passes all human understanding, especially when we struggle with difficult situations in our lives.  Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Rain and Sun
Loving Lord, you are the source of all creation. You put the heavens and earth in their proper place. Bring warmth to the earth as farmers plant seeds; bring rain to water the ground, and provide those who work the soil with the tools and resources they need so that a bountiful harvest may be reaped in the months to come. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.