Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19) – September 14, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O Lord, help your people to avoid the infection of the evil one, and with pure hearts to follow you, our only Lord. 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
Heavenly Father, you desire that all people might come to the knowledge of your mercy through your Son, Jesus. By your steadfast love and everlasting mercy bring us into your kingdom and teach us to live lives that embody your marvelous saving work; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For a Strong Witness
Gracious God, strengthen your church in its witness to the world. Make us a people who boldly and faithfully bear witness to your redeeming work in the world through your Son, Jesus Christ. Let the light of hope shine in this world’s dark corners of despair. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer. 
For Healing of the Nations
For Healing of the Nations
God of righteousness and peace, on this day, we remember and grieve those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks. We thank you for those who risked, and often gave, their lives trying to bring safety and life out of chaos and death. We pray that hatred, violence, fanaticism, and injustice may cease throughout the world, and that your gracious and holy will, should hold sway in every heart and every land. Help us to find hope and to work – not for vengeance – but for your divine healing and peace.	Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer. 
For First Responders and Rescue Personnel
Merciful Lord, you are at work in, among, and through us to bring about your healing and reconciling work in the world. Bless all rescue workers and first responders. Keep them safe in their endeavors. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.  
For Light in Dark Times
Light of the Nations, grant that the light of your healing might shine on those living with illness, addiction, loneliness, anxiety, grief, wounds visible and hidden. [We pray particularly for …]. Bless them with your tender care and turn their mourning into joy. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.