Lord Jesus, up until now you have been quietly preparing me to be your disciple. Now the time of preparation is ending. I seem to hear you say to me, as once to Peter; “Will you also go away?” You were saddened then by friends who failed you. But Peter did not fail. “Lord,” he […]
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Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd. You know each of us and You call us by name to serve You in faith. Help us to respond generously to Your voice. Give courage and guidance to those You call to the priesthood and diaconate, to religious life and lay ministry, so that they may respond whole […]
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Lord, in Your love for the Church, You provide bishops, priests, and deacons as shepherds for Your people, and You call men and women to leave all things to serve You joyfully in religious life. May those whom You have raised up as servants of the Gospel and ministers for Your altars show forth dedication […]
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O God, You sent Your Son, Jesus, to bring eternal life to those who believe. I join Him in praying for labourers for Your harvest. May Your Holy Spirit inspire men and women to continue his mission through Your priesthood, diaconate, religious life and lay ministry. May this same Spirit make known Your will for […]
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Lord Jesus, Grant saintly priests to the world, priests who live close to the Eucharist, who have a deep spiritual life, who work and suffer, yet with a joyful heart, priests who dedicate each minute of their lives for the salvation of souls and Your Kingdom.
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Heavenly Father, bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the worldthe special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your Son so […]
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Let us ask God to grant worthy priests, brothers and sisters to serve His Holy Church. O God, Who has chosen the apostles to propagate the faith and to establish His Holy Church through the world, we earnestly beseech You to bless this diocese (parish) with many priests, brothers and sisters who will love You […]
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Heavenly Father, Lord of the harvest, Call many members of our community To be generous workers for Your people And to gather in Your harvest. Send them to share the Good News of Jesus With all the people on earth. Father, We ask this prayer Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Eternal God… Bless your Church with holy and faithful priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world,the special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your Son so that in him, […]
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Loving God, you speak to us through all of life. Help me to trust you and to trust that what you desire for me lies in the deepest part of my heart. And, what you desire is that which allows me to grow and to be the person you created me to be – fully […]
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