Monday, August 3, 2009

USCCB Year For Priests Prayer

PLEASE PRAY FOR PRIESTS
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Dear Lord,
we pray that the Blessed Mother
wrap her mantle around your priests
and through her intercession
strengthen them for their ministry.
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We pray that Mary will guide your priests
to follow her own words,
"Do whatever He tells you" (Jn 2:5).
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May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph,
Mary's most chaste spouse.
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May the Blessed Mother's own pierced heart
inspire them to embrace
all who suffer at the foot of the cross.
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May your priests be holy,
filled with the fire of your love
seeking nothing but your greater glory
and the salvation of souls.
Amen.

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St. John Vianney, pray for us.

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Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest, Mother of all priests, and our Mother, help us respond generously to the Holy Spirit's request, through the voice of His Church, to offer up to God Eucharistic adoration for priests. Amen.

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