Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Easter Sunrise – March 31, 2024
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Prayer of the Day

Historical Collect
O God, for our redemption you gave your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer death on the cross, and by his glorious resurrection have delivered us from the power of the enemy. Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him who died and rose again for us. Grant this, we pray, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century).

Thematic Collect
God of all mercy and grace, your only Son’s death and glorious resurrection have delivered us from the power of death and redeemed all creation. Grant that we may no longer look for the living among the dead and instead daily die to sin and rise to newness of life; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayers of the Church

For the Resurrection
Almighty God, we give you thanks that through Christ Jesus you have won the victory over sin and death. Help us Lord, to tell the story of that victory and give thanks for it every morning so our daughters and sons may know your unshakeable love and live in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

For Spring Planting
Lord God, as the morning sun warms the earth, warm the hearts of those who are or will be planting their crops. Grant that the ground may be fertile and the growing season would be long and fruitful so all people may be fed. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

For Those New in the Faith
Heavenly Father, on this day when the celebration of your redeeming work in Jesus the Christ is at its highest point, strengthen and sustain those whose faith is new and tender. Help them to see in your church’s witness a new vision of life in which grace and mercy are its guides. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

For Strength
God of power and strength, give your strength to all who feel weak or weary and are struggling with grief, illness, or difficulties in their lives. Give them hope in Christ who makes all things new. [Today we especially remember….]  Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.