Author: THERESA JACOBSON

Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 15, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect  
Almighty God, grant that we, who for our evil deeds worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of your grace, may mercifully be relieved; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century)
Thematic Collect  
Holy One, you give sight to the blind and life to those who trust in your Son. May the light of your Christ pierce through our blindness and open us to your way of life; 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 Abundant Mercy 
Eternal God, lord of mercy, you continue to pour out upon us grace upon grace, blessing upon blessing; yet too often we fail to recognize your blessings and our need for your grace. Grant us the grace to set our minds on things above, where Christ is seated at your right hand and for Christ’s sake show us your abundant mercy. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Lent
Through the transforming work of your most Holy Spirit, keep us mindful during this Lenten season of Jesus’ journey to the cross. Help us to contemplate the magnitude of your costly grace, teach us to value that which is of surpassing worth, and reveal to us the new things you are doing in our midst.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those in Prison
God of justice, our Lord, Jesus, came to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those in bondage. We pray for those who are incarcerated, that they may experience your mercy, so that their lives would be transformed and set free from the chains of sin.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Recovery and Healing 
Almighty and merciful God, your Son stretched out his hand to heal the sick; bringing sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, hope to the despairing, and forgiveness to all. Reach out your hand to touch and hold those for whom we pray, that they may experience your healing power. [This day we pray especially for …] Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.