Lord Jesus, You have chosen your priests from among us and sent them out to proclaim your word and act in Your Name.
For so great a gift to Your Church, we praise You and give You thanks. We ask You to fill them with the fire of Your love, that their ministry may reveal Your presence in the Church. Since they are earthen vessels, we pray that Your power shine though their weakness. In their afflictions, let them never be crushed; in their doubts, never despair; in temptation, never be destroyed; in persecution, never abandoned. Inspire them through prayer to live each day the mystery of Your dying and rising. In times of weakness, send Your Spirit, and help them to praise Your Heavenly Father and pray for the poor sinners.
By the same Holy Spirit, put Your word on their lips and Your Love in their hearts to bring good news to the poor and healing to the broken-hearted. And may the gift of Mary, Your Mother, to the disciple whom You loved, be Your gift to every priest. Grant that she who formed You in her human image, may form them in Your Divine image, by the power of Your Spirit, to the glory of God the Father.
Amen
Take a few moments to pray for your parish priest today!
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About Me
- Joanna
- I love God and am excited to say Yes! He has asked me to be His spouse and given me the courage to respond with a resounding Yes! I still await His direction of where He would like me to serve Him.
1 comment:
Nice post. We should all pray for our priests (and for more to be called!)
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