Author: THERESA JACOBSON

Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23) – October 12, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O Lord, sustain your Church with your perpetual mercy. Without you, in our weakness we will surely fail. Therefore, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)
Thematic Collect
Holy Father, your mercy and wholeness come to us as pure grace. Grant that we who have been raised to new life in Christ Jesus may respond with lives of gratitude and love; 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 Laboring Unashamed
Almighty God, you assure us that your word will not be chained. Grant that your church will boldly bear witness to the gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Let us work diligently in our witness, being unashamed of the labors we do in your name. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Changing Seasons
God of creation, in the transition of seasons, as the trees are decked out in a brilliant array of colors, make us ever appreciative of the marvelous works of your hands expressed through the grandeur of creation. By your grace clothe us with the eternal righteousness that comes only through Jesus Christ our redeemer. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Public Servant and First Responders
Heavenly Father, bless and guide the work of all public servants. Be with those who labor to protect us: those in the military, police, firefighters and emergency medical responders. Bless their serving and protect them in times of danger. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.  
For Those Seeking Cures
Merciful God, we pray for those who suffer from chronic illness and incurable diseases. Guide researchers and medical professionals who are working to discover treatments and cures. [We pray particularly for …]. Give them faithful friends and helpers, and grant them signs of your grace. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.