Live in the rhythm of the Church Year.

Introit

Psalm 55:1, 4–5, 16 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Antiphon

Psalm 55:16a, 17b, 18a, 22a (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Gradual

Psalm 17:8, 2 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)

Verse

Psalm 88:1 (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 — Tenth Sunday after Trinity

O GOD, Who declarest Thine Almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity; mercifully grant unto us such a measure of Thy grace, that we, running the way of Thy commandments, may obtain Thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of Thy heavenly treasure; 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 August 9, 2026 — Responsive Form

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

Gracious Lord, we give thanks for Christ Jesus, in whom we receive the things that make for peace. Keep us trusting in Him and eagerly expecting His final day of visitation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father, Your name be hallowed among us. Preserve it through pure and right teaching in our churches and in the lives of Your children, lived according to Your Word. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Almighty God, Your will is for the good of Your people. You gather Your children as a hen gathers her brood under her wings. Preserve our families, especially the children of Christian parents, that they may grow in the knowledge of You and of Christ Jesus. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God of hosts, bless Donald and all those who govern us in Your stead. Keep them from the folly of opposing Your Word and Your Church, and give them wisdom to govern justly in accord with Your will. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Merciful Lord, deliver Your servants from every evil of body and soul. Provide for those in need, and grant endurance to the afflicted [including Your dear children _____________]. Restore them to health speedily, according to Your will. Keep us together in the ark of Your Church until Your final day of visitation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O God, Father in heaven, we thank You for Your holy things that make for peace: the cross of Your Son, His resurrection from the dead, Your blessed Word of forgiveness, the washing in Your holy name, and the feast of our Savior’s body and blood. Grant us Your peace through these Means of Grace, that we may be Your people and dwell with You forever. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Eternal Lord, You have arranged us as members of one Body in Christ Jesus. Free us from jealousy or contempt toward our fellow Christians. Lead us to bestow honor on our weaker brothers, to suffer and rejoice together, and to serve in harmony as those baptized in one Spirit. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

We know that these petitions are pleasing to You, heavenly Father, and that You hear them for the sake of Christ Jesus, 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.