09/13/2026
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19A)
Sept. 13, 2026
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For hearts softened by the forgiveness of God, that we may gladly serve and forgive one another, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For our Synod and all who lead it, including Matthew, our Synod president, and our Synod’s Board of Directors, that they and we may be united in witnessing to the love of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the enemies of the Church, that they may be led to true repentance, confess Christ as the only way of salvation, and finally have a share in the eternal life He has prepared for all who trust in Him, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For likeness to our brother Christ Jesus, the greater Joseph, who extended pardon to His murderous brothers, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, parents and children, that our homes may give witness to the glory of God’s gracious ways, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
That God would raise up new Josephs among us, clothed with His wisdom and might, to forgive their enemies, convert the wicked and preserve order in a fallen world, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For those who suffer in this life, that they would find comfort in Christ who is Lord of goods and ills alike, even of life and death, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the gift of reconciliation, that we may stand before God forgiven and united in faith, doctrine and life; and for the faithful reception of Christ’s Holy Communion, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Merciful Master, You are always ready to forgive, though we deserve only punishment. Press the proclamation of this eager love deeply into our hearts, that we, too, may sincerely forgive and gladly do good to those who sin against us; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
