Support & prayers for our priests

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O Lord, my God,

You renew the Church in every age by raising up priests outstanding in holiness, living witnesses of Your unchanging love.

In Your plan of salvation You provide shepherds for Your people.

Fill the hearts of young men with the spirit of courage and love that they may answer Your call generously.

Give parents, families, friends and communities the grace to encourage vocations by prayer and good example.

Raise up worthy priests for Your altars and ardent but gentle servants of the Gospel.

Give the Church more priests and keep them faithful in their love and service.

May many men choose to serve You by devoting themselves to the service of Your people.

We ask this through our great High Priest, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
I pray each day by name for Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict, my local bishop, our retired bishop, the current archbishop and retired archbishop of the diocese I grew up in, two priests from my diocese who are now serving as bishops in other dioceses, as well as all the priests in the six parishes I’ve belonged to in my life.

All of those parishes have had a role in my faith life over the years and I wish to see them continue to be a source of grace for those who are currently members. Same for Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict, and the bishops/archbishops.
 
For all Priests:
— Give them Your wisdom, Lord.
— Give them virtues.
— Give them patience and charity.
— Give them obedience and kindness.
— Give them a burning zeal for souls.
— Give them an intense love for the Eucharist.
— Give them loyalty to the Pope and their Bishops.
— Give them respect for their dignity.
— Give them a great love for Mary.
— Give them rectitude for justice.
— Give them the gift of counsel.
— Give them strength in their labors.
— Give them peace in their sufferings.
— Give them humility and generosity.
— Let them be the light of souls.
— Let them be the salt of the earth.
— Let them practice sacrifice and self denial.
— Let them enkindle hearts with the love of Mary.
— Let them be other Christs.
— Let them be holy in body and soul.
— May they be men of prayer.
— May faith shine forth in them.
— May they be faithful to their priestly vocation.
— May their hands know only how to bless.
— May they burn with love for You and for Mary.
— May all their steps be for the glory of God.
— May the Holy Spirit possess them, and give them His gifts and fruits in abundance .

(Richard Cardinal Cushing)
 
Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.

Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.

Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.

Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.

Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.

Amen.
 
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