Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Third Sunday after the Epiphany – January 26, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect 
Almighty and eternal God, graciously look down on our weakness. Reach out to us with your majestic right hand, and satisfy us with his glory. We ask through the same 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 
Merciful Father, you have provided for your people the gift of Holy Scripture through which your salvation in Jesus Christ is made known. Grant that we may study, learn, meditate upon your word that we may live according to your will following the way of the Incarnate Word, Jesus Christ, our Lord. It is in his most holy name we pray. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Protection from Evil
Heavenly Father, you are guardian of our lives. Guard us from the evil one, so that none may be lost. Guard us from those thoughts that would lead us astray causing us to think ill of ourselves and others. May your joy be complete in us as we think your thoughts and follow your ways. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Learning God’s Word
Lord God, you have given us your holy Word to instruct our lives and guide our ways. Make your Word accessible to us, that we might understand and learn more about your will for us. Nurture our spirits to a greater maturity that we would live and serve you with our whole lives. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 
When We Experience Rejection
God of grace, your Son Jesus experienced rejection by his own neighbors and friends. Comfort us as we follow in his footsteps, that when we experience the rejection and emotional pain that is bound to come from following Christ, we would know your perfect love and acceptance. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 
For Healing and Wholeness 
Merciful God, bring healing and wholeness to all who are hospitalized or chronically ill. Bring comfort to those who are grieving or in despair [especially … .] Bless and strengthen all who through their life’s vocation share in bringing your healing to your precious children. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.