Live in the rhythm of the Church Year.

Introit

Psalm 47:1–2, 5, 8 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Antiphon

Acts 1:11 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Verse

Psalm 47:5, 68:18a (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 — Ascension Day

GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe Thy Only-Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into the heavens; so may we also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell, 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 14, 2026 — Responsive Form

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

O Lord, since Your Son has gone up with a shout and the sound of a trumpet, ascended in triumph and seated at Your right hand, so open our lips to sing praises to our King, rejoicing and living in the truth of His victory for us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Father of glory, clothe Matthew, our Synod president; __________, our district president; __________, our circuit visitor; and our pastor(s) with Your Spirit’s power from on high, that they may be equipped to proclaim repentance and forgiveness in Christ’s name. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

We give thanks to You, heavenly Father, that You have brought us from many families into the household of God. Continue to bless all Christian homes, that fathers and mothers may faithfully lead their children by word and deed to call upon You as Father. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O God, since Your Son will shatter kings when He executes judgment on the nations, keep [_____________ and] all our leaders from acting in ways that will earn them His wrath. Bless them with wisdom to govern in accord with Your righteous ways. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father, You have seated Christ at Your right hand for our deliverance. Remember those who are afflicted with illness and injury [including __________]. Give them health and strength according to Your will. Sustain them in faith, knowing that, for Jesus’ sake, You will raise them in glory on the Last Day. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Merciful Lord, grant that all who receive the Holy Supper this day may partake in Christ’s body and blood in a worthy manner, rejoicing in the forgiveness and life they received therein. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O Lord, heavenly Father, we gratefully remember the sufferings and death of Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. Rejoicing in His victorious resurrection from the dead, we draw strength from His ascension before You, where He ever stands for us as our own High Priest. Gather us together from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. 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.