Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21) – September 29, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O Almighty and most Merciful God, through your bountiful goodness, keep us from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that you would have us do. Grant this, we pray, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen. 
(Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century) 

Thematic Collect
Good and steadfast God, in your Son we have been given the gift of eternal life and righteousness before you. Empower us to bring the knowledge of your Son to a world hungering and thirsting for mercy and righteousness; 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 Confession of Christ
Heavenly Father, you have called us from among the peoples and nations of the world to be your own and serve you with our lives. We pray that you would keep us steadfast in faith. As we look for the day when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord, may we kneel before you in prayer and boldly confess your name every day of our lives.    Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For the Gift of Autumn 
We give you thanks. O Lord, for the gift of the seasons. As we move into the season of autumn, may we find delight in the changing landscapes around us that reveal the beauty of your creation.  May the annual cycle of the seasons remind us of your never-failing presence in all the seasons of our lives.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Peace in the World
Source of all peace, send advocates and those who work for peace into places of your world in which violence is a daily reality.  Stir in us an awareness of the ways in which our words and actions contribute to the lack of peace in our own homes and communities. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Healing Grace
Pour out the healing grace of your presence on all those who are sick and suffering, [particularly ….] Restore wounded lives, hearts, and bodies by the holy anointing of your Spirit.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.