Live in the rhythm of the Church Year.

Introit

Psalm 31:1, 5, 9, 16 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Antiphon

Psalm 31:2b–3 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Gradual

Psalm 77:14–15 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Verse

Psalm 100:1–3 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Source: LCMS One-Year Series Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.

Historical Collect — Quinquagesima Sunday

O LORD, we beseech Thee mercifully hear our prayers, and, having set us free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Source: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book (Baltimore, 1893), Introits and Collects for the Church Year (opens in a new tab). Public-domain text (published 1893), transcribed from the Internet Archive scan of the Princeton Theological Seminary Library copy.

Prayers of the Church for February 15, 2026 — Responsive Form

Most merciful Lord, Your Son was sought by blind Bartimaeus despite the crowd’s objections. Increase our faith in Christ’s unfailing love and His finished work of redemption, that we also would cry out to Him despite the taunts and discouragements of this faithless world. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O God who summons a people for His praise from age to age, remember _____________, our Synod president; _____________, our district president; _____________, our circuit visitor; and _____________, our pastor(s). Through their faithful service, open the eyes of those blind to Your great love, that they would follow Your Son on His way, rejoicing. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of the Church, uphold all Christians in the confession of their Lord’s name and faithful reception of His Word and blessed Sacraments. Give wisdom to our Lutheran Church, especially to her secretary and to the men nominated to serve as president and first vice-president. Give them discernment and equip them for their tasks that serve the Church. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of all, You bestow Your riches on all who call upon You. Bless parents with all wisdom as they teach their children Your ways, that all in the household may confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Remember our nation, O God, and all its leaders and public servants. Guide them into ways pleasing to You. Bless also the people of our country, that we would delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Loving Father, incline Your ear to all who are in distress of body and soul [especially _____________]. Comfort them with Your presence, strengthen their faith through Your gracious promises, and grant them healing according to Your will. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, bless all here today who eat and drink the body and blood of Christ in His Holy Supper, that we would receive the Sacrament in repentance for the forgiveness of sins, the strengthening of our faith, the salvation of our souls and to Your glory. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Almighty and most merciful God, You urge Your Church to be strong and fear not. Inspire us to trust Your just judgment and expect the renewal of this world. Strengthen our hands and knees to pray without ceasing and to perform the works You have prepared for us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Graciously receive our prayers, deliver and preserve us, for to You alone we give all glory, honor and worship, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — One-Year 2025–2026 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.