Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12) – July 26, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect 
O God, your almighty power is most clearly shown in your mercy and pity. Multiply your grace that we may run to your promises and be made to share in your heavenly joy; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)
Thematic Collect 
Almighty God, through your Son’s death and resurrection you draw all creation into your eternal reign. Grant us the grace to recognize the signs of your reign that surround us every day and the faith to proclaim your coming kingdom to those who have yet to experience your mercy and grace; 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 the Witness of the Church
For the whole Church, the vine you have planted, and made us the branches: Father, grant that we may bear that fruit you are seeking, that we may know love as you have defined it in the life and death of your Son for us, and that our love for others may be genuine. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those on Vacation 
Timeless God, you are Lord over all our days. You have provided your people with times for work and for play, for toil and for rest. Be with those who are taking vacation time, that they may find respite and delight in the change of routine, pleasure in one another’s company, and safety in their travel. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Marriage
Spirit of love, pour out the bounties of your grace upon all who are married. Keep them together, strong in faith, certain in hope, and abounding in love, that their two lives, united by you into one, may bear witness to our blessings of forgiveness, joy, and unity in faith. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those in Need 
Abiding Lord, our lives are filled with challenges and questions that are difficult to understand. We thank you for your constant presence that gives us hope to face each day. Bring your healing touch to all who are hurting [particularly those we name to you now …]. Pour out your healing spirit on all who are in need. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.