Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12) – July 28, 2024
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Prayer 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, pour out upon us your Holy Spirit that we might will, think, and do that which is pleasing to you and live in holy obedience to your gracious will; 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 Discipline & Repentance
Heavenly Father, we know that you discipline those you love and guide us sinners in doing what is right. Take away our selfish desires so we might live according to your divine will. Open our ears to hear you speaking to us, so we would repent from seeking our own ways, and turn to you for mercy, grace, and forgiveness. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Those on Vacation
Timeless God, you are Lord over time and have provided your people with times for work and for play, for toil and for rest. Be with those who are taking vacations so they may find respite and delight in the change of routine, pleasure in their loved one’s company, and safety in their travels. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Peace in the World
God of peace, may your gentle reign of justice and peace prevail around the world. Bring peace to the places that are torn apart by war and violence. Make the walls of hatred that divide homes, communities, and nations crumble under your powerful love and righteousness. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the Grieving and Despairing
O God, keep us ever mindful of those around us who are grieving or despairing as they deal with tragedies and difficulties in life. Shower the hurting with your abundant grace and love. Show us ways in which we might shine the light of your presence into their darkness. [We pray especially for … .] Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.