Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Second Sunday of Advent – December 6, 2026
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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 the Word
God of all comfort, strengthen all those who are weary and suffering that they might be renewed by your Holy Word, [especially those we name to you now. . . ]
Guide your church to speak words of grace, mercy, and hope into a world wracked with pain and angst. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.  
For Shelter 
Holy Father, as winter months bring colder temperatures in many parts of the world, work through your faithful people to care for those who are without adequate shelter. You are our dwelling place in all generations and we trust that you will provide shelter for the homeless, warmth for the cold, and food for the hungry. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.  
For Hope 
Creator God, all things wither and perish, but you are the source of life even out of death. Remind those who sit in deepest gloom and despair that they are not beyond the reach of your love. Speak your word of hope and reconciliation to those people in your world who abide in dark valleys of division, despair, and tyranny. Bring all people to the light of your joyous peace. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Preparing the Way of the Lord
Faithful God, you called John to prepare the way for Jesus, and you call each of us to do the same. Be with all the baptized, that we would continue to be strengthened through Word and Sacrament, attend to our relationship with you, and be bold in our proclamation of your saving love and desire for all people to know you. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.