PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
PRAYER FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS
Lord Jesus Christ,
Who callest to Thy service whomsoever Thou wilt,
let the light of Thy Face and the tenderness of Thy Heart
rest upon the young men of our own parishes and families.
Grant that those whom Thou hast chosen from among us
may hear Thy invitation and respond to Thy call
with generosity and courage.
For our part, we are resolved
to welcome and support priestly vocations in our midst
with gratitude, humility, and joy.
We promise to pray tirelessly
for those whom Thou hast set apart to preach Thy Word,
to offer Thy Sacrifice, and to nourish, heal, and comfort our souls.
Confident that Thou hast already heard our prayer,
we entrust the future priests among us
to the Immaculate Heart of Thy Virgin Mother
that, for each one, she may be a guiding star in the night
and, day by day, a perpetual help. Amen. Fr. Mark Kirby, OSB
PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS WOMEN
O Father, you desire all of us to be happy.
Stir up the grace of religious vocations in the hearts of many holy women.
Grant to them the willingness and generosity to give of themselves, their lives,
their time and their talents to the service of Jesus Christ,
Your Son, Our Lord and Savior, and to His Holy Church.
May more women go forth as religious sisters to bring the truths of our Catholic faith
to all others so that soon they, too, may know You better and love You more
...and serving You, be truly happy.
Amen