In this Year for Priests, O Father, we ask your blessing on those You have called to priestly ministry.
Show them Your love and give them Your strength.
May they, above all, be faithful and passionate followers and friends of Your beloved Son, Jesus.
May they be prayerful like Jesus,
hearts burning within them and set upon You above all.
May they celebrate the Mass with reverence and love and grow in devotion to the Eucharist.
May they be compassionate like Jesus toward all who seek peace and forgiveness.
May they be teachers like Jesus, on fire with Your Word.
May they be prophets like Jesus, proclaiming Your Kingdom to all.
May they entrust themselves into the care of Mary, Mother of Priests.
May they inspire and guide many men to answer a call to the priesthood.
St. John Vianney, beloved priest of God,
pray for us and for all your brother priests.
Amen.

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