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Transfiguration of Our Lord – March 2, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect 
O God, at the glorious transfiguration of your only Son, you confirmed the mystery of our faith by the witness of the disciples and by your own voice from the cloud. Mercifully complete our adoption as your children, and give us, with our King, an inheritance of his glory. 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.  (Roman Prayer, 15th Century)
Thematic Collect 
God of majesty, through Jesus’ transfiguration you reveal him as your beloved Son. Keep us faithful in the promise that through the cross and the empty tomb we are joint heirs with Christ and will one day enjoy the fullness of your glory for eternity; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Spirit-Given Faith 
Holy Spirit, by our own reason and strength we cannot believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord, or come to him. But you have called us by the Gospel and enlightened us with your gifts. Sanctify and keep us in true faith, so that we may daily listen for your promise, and at the last day we may be raised up and given eternal life with all who believe in Christ. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Transform Our Lives
God of Light, as Jesus’ face shined with the light of your glory, so transform us to reflect the holiness of your Son. As we descend the mountaintop, empower us to faithfulness at the foot of the mountain, trusting that Christ is always with us: leading us, strengthening us, walking alongside us. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 
For Rest and Recovery
Lord of the Sabbath, grant us true rest on this Sabbath day that we would be reenergized by your power. Encourage us to slow down, to stop and be still, that we might hear your tender voice and our bodies and minds might be unburdened by the problems of the day. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 
For Renewed Health
Healing Lord, our ever-present help in time of trouble, receive the thanks we offer for your servants who have recently recovered from illness. [We lift before you today the needs of …] Let your good gifts of health and strength, now manifest, continue and increase in them, that they may renewed by your great grace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.