Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Christ the King Sunday (Proper 29) – November 23, 2025 
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you have crowned your Son as King and, by him, will renew your whole creation. May the families of the earth now torn apart and yoked by sin find liberty in him and be subjected to his gentle rule. Grant this, we pray, 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. (Roman, 20th Century)
Thematic Collect
Sovereign Lord, at the end of time your eternal reign will be fully revealed and all will stand in awe of your Son Jesus, the King of kings. As we gather in your holy presence, nourish us with Word, bread, and wine that we may go forth making that reign known; 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 Being a Light to the Nations
Lord God, ruler of all, you have called us from among the peoples and nations of the world to be your own. We praise you for the love that you have shown us by setting us apart for your service. By your Spirit, help us to live as people who are in but not of the world, that we may be light to the nations, so that through us, you may draw all people to yourself. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Christ’s Return
Almighty God, enable us to put off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light, as we live each day of this mortal life. May your Son, Jesus Christ, keep us in true faith, so that on the last day, when he comes again in glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may be raised to life everlasting to live with him forever. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For National Leaders 
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe. You have appointed earthly authorities to work for the safety and welfare of every nation and culture. Guide and direct the leaders of this and every nation into the ways of righteousness and peace [especially …]. May those in authority honor and serve your will, for the sake of your people. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those Who Sit in Darkness 
Lord of Glory, Light of all lights, you give light to those who sit in darkness. We lift up those without homes or jobs, those who are dying, those who long for forgiveness, and the sick, suffering, and grieving. [We lift before you, today, the names of …]. Bestow on them your light and your peace.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.