Live in the rhythm of the Church Year.

Introit

Psalm 66:1–2a, 17, 19–20 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Antiphon

Isaiah 48:20b (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Verse

liturgical text, John 16:28 (read in ESV 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 — Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogate)

O GOD, from Whom all good things do come; Grant to us Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be right, and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same; 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 May 10, 2026 — Responsive Form

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

Lord of hosts, You have saved us from slavery to sin and death by the resurrection of Christ. When You lead us through the wilderness of life, teach us to cry out in faith, not doubting Your desire and power to sustain us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord, equip pastors and all who serve us in Christ’s name, that they would faithfully deliver to us the fruits of His redeeming work. Prepare the hearts of those who will hear and heed His call to service in this generation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father, Your Son in His incarnation took on our human flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary. He submitted to His mother, honoring and obeying her, so fulfilling the commandment where we have not. On this Mother’s Day, graciously accept our thanksgiving for our mothers, whom You have given to us. Teach us to honor them aright — loving, obeying and giving thanks for them, as is fitting in Your sight. Strengthen all women with child, and give them safe delivery. Comfort all women who long to have children but cannot, that they may find their consolation in You and Your unfailing love; Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of all, bless our nation and its citizens. Give us good leaders, satisfying work, loving families, and a peaceful and quiet life that glorifies Your name. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Listening Lord, You always wait upon the prayers of Your people and attend to their cries. [We pray especially for __________.] Inspire us to pray in all seasons of life and through all trials, giving us faith in Your promise to answer us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O Lord, You graciously provide us with the gift of Christ’s true body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins. Grant us repentance and faith as we commune this day, that we may receive His precious gifts. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Merciful God, we rejoice in the witness of the faithful who have gone before us in the faith. Bring us soon to be with all those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father, You have attended to the voice of our prayers, for You have commanded us to pray and have promised to hear us. Let Your mercy comfort and sustain us in prayer, that we may heartily and fervently pray to You at all times and in all places, not doubting but trusting in Your promise; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, 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.