Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Second Sunday of Advent – December 7, 2025
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect  
Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of your only-begotten Son, that by his coming we may be enabled to serve you with pure minds; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)
Thematic Collect  
Gracious God, the Alpha and Omega, our beginning and our end, may your Spirit kindle in us a heart so willing to follow your Son, that your reign of righteousness and peace is made visible through our lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Daily Repentance
Holy Father, you have given us your Word of Law and Gospel, to reveal our sin and to show us your salvation. Help us to live lives that are marked by trust and repentance. Drown the sinner in us each day, and give us new life by the work of your Spirit within us. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Advent
Holy Father, in fulfillment of your promises to your people, you sent John the Baptizer to call people to repentance and point them to the Savior. Speak your word through your Church today, and use the proclamation of your Word to call all people to faith and draw them to follow Jesus in obedience and grace. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer. 
For an End to Tyranny 
God of righteousness, transform the powerful of the world into self-giving servants, that justice and peace may prevail over tyranny and oppression. May world leaders be above reproach as they seek to do what’s best for their people. Inspire collaboration between all those who are in leadership positions that your kingdom of peace may reign. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Those in Need of Comfort or Healing
Loving Father, stretch out your mighty and gentle hand to those who weep because of grief, illness, anxiety, or hardship of any kind [We pray especially for …]. In your loving-kindness, bring them joy in the morning. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.