Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Second Sunday after Pentecost – June 22, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historic Collect
For those who love you, O God, you have chosen and prepared what no eye has seen nor ear heard. Pour into our hearts a loving affection for you, that we may choose you in and above all things. For only then shall we have what you promise, which far exceeds all we can desire; 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
Life-giving God, in the midst of a world torn asunder by sin and evil, we call out to you for peace, life, and salvation. Hear our cries; defend us from all evil and restore our hope; 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 Gift of Forgiveness
Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of forgiveness. Create in us contrite and compassionate hearts, that having received from you great and abundant mercy we might learn to be merciful to all.  Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Your Touch of Grace
Holy God, you touch us with your grace as you call us into a life of service in your name. Grant that we would feel your grace surrounding us and be grateful for the many gifts you have showered upon us. Encourage us to give of ourselves to others so that they might experience and know your grace in their lives as well. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Peace-keepers and Refuges
Life-giving God, we pray for all of those who work in the midst of war-torn areas to bring peace. Be their safety and their strength. Through their work, give sanctuary to refugees who must flee their homes because of the incessant violence of war. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Those Who Mourn
God of comfort, grant your healing peace that passes all human understanding to those families who have lost loved ones to sickness, accident, or natural causes. Remind us of your never failing love in Jesus Christ  Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.