Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Day) – December 25, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect  
Almighty God, grant that the new birth of your only-begotten Son in the flesh may set free all who are held in servitude under the yoke of sin; through 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  
God of majesty, open our eyes to see the light of your presence in the world around us; open our ears to hear your message of mercy and grace revealed through the birth of your Son, who took on our human existence. Sustain us through the Word made flesh, so that in we might be your body in the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Christmas Day 
Wonderful Counselor, as your church gathers on this holy day, increase our joy in your Son, come among us so that your saving Word may ring out in our songs, our words and our lives. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Peace 
Mighty God, through your Son’s humble birth the yoke of sin that weighs us down has been broken.  Bring comfort, consolation, and strength to those who carry heavy burdens of grief, illness, fear, or pain. [We pray particularly for …] By the light of Christ pierce the darkness that enshrouds them so that they might know that surpassing peace that comes only from you. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Humility 
O God, whose way is to put down the proud and exalt those of low degree, grant us true humility in the likeness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, that we be not puffed up by pride, and provoke your anger, but in all lowliness be made partakers in Christ’s humility and in your gifts of grace. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Healing  
Heavenly Father, you care tenderly for all who suffer the infirmities of old age, illness or injury of the body, and wounds to the mind and spirit. Be present to all who have any need of you for healing, and comfort them by your compassion even as they wait upon healing and health. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.