Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Seventh Sunday of Easter – June 1, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O King of Glory and Lord of countless angels, in triumph you ascended to the highest heaven. Abandon us not to be orphans, but keep your Father's promise to send your Spirit of truth. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century)
Thematic Collect
Redeeming God, shape and unite your church, that we may be one just as you are One. Unite our wills, teach us to delight in your Word, trust in your promises, and love others as we have first been loved; 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 Spiritual Disciplines
Holy Father, you tell us to ask for what we need in Jesus’ name and you will answer. Let us be prayer warriors for the sake of the church and the world, that we would devote ourselves to a regular time of prayer and devotion. Help us to hear your wisdom in our lives and to faithfully follow our Lord Jesus Christ in all we do. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Make Us Into One
God of all creation, gather your people together from the four corners of the earth to be one in Christ, just as you and the son and the Spirit are one. Help us to set aside things that create divisions in the Body of Christ such as jealousy, anxiety, privilege, and false teaching. Pour out your healing Spirit on your holy Bride, that all who believe would live together in faith and mutual care. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 
For Comfort and Healing
Loving Lord, you are the healer of all our ills. Bring us to the newness of life you have promised us through Jesus Christ. Put an end to disease, chaos, and catastrophes that plague human life.  [We pray especially for … ] Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Our Military
Holy One, guide and protect our military service personnel as they serve our country and keep us free from tyranny. Keep them safe from harm and bring them home safely when their mission has been completed. Watch over families while their loved ones are away from home. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.