Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24) – October 19, 2025 
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O God, our refuge and strength, since you yourself are the author of our devotion, graciously consider the devout prayers of your Church. May those things which we ask in faith effectively follow by your grace; 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
Almighty God, your love for us knows no bounds. Teach us to seek your face always and in all things to persevere in our relationship with you. Grant that we may learn to trust you and rely on your grace in every situation; 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 Remaining Steadfast in the Word
Everlasting God, keep your people steadfast in your Word. Raise up diligent teachers and preachers who will faithfully teach the Gospel in its purity, so that we may stand firm in the face of opposition. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Peace and Reconciliation 
God of abundance, grant favorable harvesting conditions and an abundant harvest for farmers. May we be generous in sharing the bounty of the earth that all may have food sufficient for life. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Persistence in Pursuing Justice
God of mercy, keep your people persistent in speaking out against injustice and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable in our society. Until your reign of justice and peace comes to full fruition, let us not grow weary of being signs of your reign.	Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For the Vulnerable in Society
Compassionate God, bring us to a greater awareness of the weak, vulnerable, grieving, and suffering people all around us. Increase our capacity to pray and care for them in every possible way. [We pray particularly for …]. Move us to be your incarnate presence with these and all our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.