Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 17, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historic Collect
Almighty, eternal God, increase in us your gifts of faith, hope and love; and in order that love may abide in us, help us to celebrate what your love has done for us. 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. (Leonine Sacramentary, 6th Century)
Thematic Collect
Holy One, refine us by the fire of your love so that we find ourselves able to stand firm in the faith. By the death and resurrection of your Son, bring to that day when we shall stand with the great cloud of witnesses in your eternal presence; 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 Mutual Support in Faith
Lord God, ruler of all, the Scriptures tell us that you show no partiality, but that anyone who fears you and does what is right is acceptable to you. Thank you for your gracious mercy. As we stand with equal need before your cross, help us all look to you for your grace and forgiveness, and support one another in faith with the promise of your Word. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Students Returning to College
God of Heaven and earth, bless and guide all students who will be heading off to college in the next several weeks. Help to experience this time of learning as a gift, a blessing, and an adventure. Grant safe travels to those students who will be attending college far from home.     Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For an Evangelical Spirit in Community
Life-giving God, you have brought us together as your people. We thank you for all who are a part of this faith community.  Enliven us with an evangelical spirit as we work and play, break bread and serve. Send us forth with boldness to carry your good news to our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy ... hear our prayer.
For the Sick
Visit and relieve, O Lord, your servants who are ill, for whom we now make supplication, naming them in our hearts [pause]. Comfort them with a sure confidence in your care, defend them in danger, and keep them in your lasting peace and safety. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.