Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Third Sunday of Epiphany – January 25, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect 
Almighty and eternal God, graciously look down on our weakness. Reach out to us with your majestic Right Hand, and satisfy us with His glory. We ask through the same 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 
Merciful God, your Son proclaimed the nearness of your kingdom, calling others to follow as his disciples. Help us to receive the gift of your grace given through the cross and follow as his disciples; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
Let us pray for the faithfulness of the Church, the life of the world, and all those in need.
For the Church
Merciful God, we give you thanks and praise for the gift of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, which finds its unity in your Son. As you nourish and sustain all living things, by your Word and Sacrament nourish and sustain the whole body of Christ. Draw us near to your love and to your world in compassionate grace.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Shelter from the Elements 
Heavenly Father, we know that you long for wholeness and the well-being of all your children. Yet far too many of your children will be without shelter this night. Protect all who will spend this night on park benches, under freeway overpasses, in vacant lots, and abandoned buildings. May they find safety, sustenance, and warmth. Help us to provide whatever assistance we can. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Protection & Peace 
Christ our shepherd and guardian, protect all people from rulers who care nothing for their welfare and from all the threatening dangers of this world. Bring peace in places of violence, rich pasture in places of poverty, and true righteousness in places of injustice. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those in Need of God’s Comforting Presence 
Lord Jesus, you have promised to be with us always, even to the close of the age. By your comforting presence, abide with those who feel unloved, who deal with crisis, and who struggle with illness [especially …]. Surround them with people who will show compassion. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
Here other petitions may be offered.
Into your hands, almighty God, we commend all for whom we pray; trusting in your abundant mercy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.