Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Palm/Passion Sunday – March 29, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect  
Almighty and everlasting God, you have sent your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, to take upon himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross, that all of humanity should follow the example of his great humility. Mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of his patience and also be made partakers of his resurrection; 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. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century)
Thematic Collect  
Sovereign God, through your Son’s passion you brought your reign of righteousness and peace into the human heart. Draw us to you through his cross and keep us faithful to your reign until he comes again; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For the Strength of the Spirit
Holy Spirit, you are the Lord and giver of life. We thank you for filling us with your strength. Empower our witness so that we boldly share the truth with others in Christian love and service, at every time and in every place we are given the opportunity. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Palm Sunday 
Holy God, inspire your church to lives of faithfulness, boldness, and compassion; so that, through its witness, many may join it in singing, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!” Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Care of Creation 
God of goodness, all creation proclaims your glory; open our eyes to see your power and majesty in the detailed beauty of our world, and open our hearts to be gentle caretakers of the earth. Let the glory of creation be a testimony to your power and greatness, that we may live in praise and awe each day. Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Remembrance of the Faithful Departed
We give thanks, everlasting Father, for your servants who have departed this life in faith and now share the joys of your heavenly kingdom. We humbly ask that, with them, we may live in Christ and die in him, and at the last awaken in his likeness in the resurrection to life everlasting. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.