Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Palm/Passion Sunday – April 13, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, you have sent your Son, Jesus Christ, to take upon our flesh and to suffer death on the cross, that all humanity should follow the example of his humility. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of his patience and be partakers of his resurrection; 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
Sovereign God, through your Son’s passion you brought your reign of righteousness and peace into the human heart. Draw us to you through his cross and keep us faithful to your reign until he comes again; 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 Church
Mighty God, create in your church a hunger for having the same mind as Christ, so that our lives show forth a sense of humility and selflessness. Through our witness and the power of your Holy Spirit bring us to the day when every knee shall bend and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Palm Sunday 
Holy God, your Son accepted the praises of the crowds who worshipped in Jerusalem. Fill this congregation with such love and zeal that we may eagerly worship and praise our Savior, humbly do your will, and lovingly serve our neighbor in his name. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Care of Creation
God of creation, should we neglect to give you praise, the earth itself would shout “Hosanna!” May we recognize in creation, a gift from your hand and be more diligent and faithful in our stewardship of that gift.  Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Light in Dark Times
Light of the Nations, grant that the light of your healing might shine on those living with illness, addiction, loneliness, or anxiety [especially …].  Bless them with your tender care and turn their mourning into joy.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.