Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Second Sunday of Easter – April 7, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Help us, almighty God, that our joyful celebration of the resurrection feast may be reflected in our daily work and conversation. Grant this, we pray, 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
Gracious God, through your Son’s resurrected presence you transform us from frightened, self-absorbed people into a community marked by peace, forgiveness, and mercy. Guide us to faithfully be signs to the world of your abundant grace and love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Prayers of the Church

For Sharing Christ
Holy God, like your first apostles, inspire us to go into the world with the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we may have the words to speak of your saving grace to all who are lost, alone, or hopeless. May we share Christ with all whom we meet so the world will be transformed by your love. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Healing and Wholeness
Lord God, you are the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega. May we always put our complete trust in your ways. We ask that you would bring healing and wholeness to all those who are hurting this day, [especially….] so they may know their lives are in your eternal hands. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Peace
Heavenly Father, you know our fears and concerns. Grant us your grace in times of anxiety and worry. Help us to cast all our cares upon you. Give us your peace that passes all human understanding, especially when we struggle with difficult situations in our lives. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Rain and Sun
Loving Lord, you are the source of all creation. You put the heavens and earth in their proper place. Bring warmth to the earth as seeds are planted and bring rain to water the ground. Provide those who work the soil with the tools and resources they need so a bountiful harvest may be reaped in the months to come. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.