09/27/2026
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21A)
Sept. 27, 2026
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the proclamation of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, that by the pure tongues of Christ’s servants the tongues of the wicked may be silenced, their evil ways cast aside and their sins washed away, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the Church, that she may hold fast to the Word of life in the midst of a crooked and twisted world, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Against all grumbling, rivalry and conceit in the Church of God; and for humble and devout faith lasting until the day of Christ Jesus, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the Church, that she may proclaim the true justice of God to this world; and that the wicked may turn and follow in the way of forgiveness and life, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all useful scientific research, that those who apply their knowledge for the betterment of their neighbors might be blessed with wisdom and skill, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For our leaders and those who serve in our armed forces, that having been appointed by Him before whom the might of man is nothing, they might serve honorably and well, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who face sickness, surgery and pain, that they may not be afraid, and that they might be healed according to the abundance of God’s steadfast love, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For those who receive Holy Communion this day, that we may have one mind and one will in doctrine, witness and service, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
O God, in You there is no shadow due to change. Enkindle Your divine light in us, that we may stand united as Christ’s own body, holding fast to the Word of life and shining brightly in the midst of this world’s darkness; 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.
