Live in the rhythm of the Church Year.

Introit

Psalm 67:1–2, 5–6b, 7 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Antiphon

Galatians 6:14 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab), liturgical text

Gradual

Psalm 111:4–5 (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 — Thursday in Holy Week

O LORD God, Who hast left unto us in a wonderful Sacrament a memorial of Thy Passion; Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may so use this Sacrament of Thy Body and Blood, that the fruits of Thy redemption may continually be manifest in us; Thou, who livest and reignest with the Father 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 April 2, 2026 — Responsive Form

Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

Gracious God, for a time Your Son set aside His heavenly authority in order to cleanse and gather us to Himself. Give us such confidence in our Baptism that we seek His presence at His table. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Blessed Lord, give us a heart of mercy to love all people and serve them as Christ has loved and served us. Bless Your Church and provide for her faithful pastors and church workers, that we may keep the faith and not be led astray by every wind of change. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father, You have formed us after the pattern of Christ’s humble service. Help us in our vocations to follow His example of self-sacrifice. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant us, Lord, our daily bread. Preserve us from greed and selfish cares. Grant us good government and protect us from violence. Help us to trust that You will provide for our every need, so that our lives may overflow with thanksgiving. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O God, give healing to the sick according to Your will. Grant relief to the suffering by Your grace. Give comfort to the grieving and peace to the dying. We lift before You those who have requested our prayers [including _____________]. Bring all things to their perfect healing and fulfillment in Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Merciful Lord, in Your Holy Supper You give us a foretaste of the feast to come. By Your Word and Spirit, unite in true faith those who receive Your Son’s body and blood this day, that they may proclaim Christ’s death until He comes. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Gather us, heavenly King, around Your Son’s altar and throne with angels and saints. Bless our fellowship on earth, that at length we come to share this feast in eternal life. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Hear us, heavenly Father, for the sake of Christ Jesus, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the 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.