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A Prayer for our Priests
You came from among us
to be, for us, one who serves.
We thank you for ministering Christ to us
and helping us minister Christ to each other.
We are grateful for the many gifts you bring to our community:
for drawing us together in worship,
for visiting us in our homes,
for comforting us in sickness,
for showing us compassion,
for blessing our marriage,
for baptising our children,
for confirming us in our calling,
for supporting us in bereavement,
for helping us to grow in faith,
for encouraging us to take the initiative,
for helping the whole community realise God's presence among us.
For our part, we pray that we may always be attentive to your needs
and never take you for granted.
You, like us, need friendship and love,
welcome and a sense of belonging,
kind words and acts of thoughtfulness.
We pray, also, for the priests who have wounded priesthood.
May we be willing to forgive
and may they be open to healing.
Let us support one another during times of crisis.
God our Father, we ask you to bless our priests
and confirm them in their calling.
Give them the gifts they need
to respond with generosity and a joyful heart.
We offer this prayer for our priest,
Who is our brother and friend,
Amen
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St. Thérèse’s Prayer for Priests
(St. Thérèse’s devotion to the Priesthood is to be found in all its fullness in a prayer which she used to say daily and which she learnt off by heart; this is all the more remarkable in view of her known distaste for lengthy set forms of prayer.)
‘O Holy Father, may the torrents of love flowing from the sacred wounds of Thy Divine Son bring forth priests like unto the beloved disciple John who stood at the foot of the Cross; priests: who as a pledge of Thine own most tender love will lovingly give Thy Divine Son to the souls of men.
May Thy priests be faithful guardians of Thy Church, as John was of Mary, whom he received into his house. Taught by this loving Mother who suffered so much on Calvary, may they display a mother’s care and thoughtfulness towards Thy children. May they teach souls to enter into close union with Thee through Mary who, as the Gate of Heaven, is specially the guardian of the treasures of Thy Divine Heart.
Give us priests who are on fire, and who are true children of Mary, priests who will give Jesus to souls with the same tenderness and care with which Mary carried the Little Child of Bethlehem.
Mother of sorrows and of love, out of compassion for Thy beloved Son, open in our hearts deep wells of love, so that we may console Him and give Him a generation of priests formed in thy school and having all the tender thoughtfulness of thine own spotless love.’
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Rosary for Priests
With permission of Father Kevin Scallon C.M. Intercession for Priests.
V. Lord, open my lips.With permission of Father Kevin Scallon C.M. Intercession for Priests.
R. And we shall praise your name.
V. O God, come to our aid.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
Joyful Mysteries
1. The AnnunciationWe pray that every priest may hear and live God's word.
2. The Visitation
We pray that every priest may bear Christ to others.
3. The Nativity
We pray that every priest may proclaim Jesus as Saviour and Lord.
4. The Presentation
We pray that every priest may possess deep faith in the Sacraments.
5. The Finding in the Temple
We pray for our own bishop(s), priests and deacons.
We pray for our own bishop(s), priests and deacons.
Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The agony in the GardenWe pray that every priest may be steadfast in prayer.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
We pray that every priest may bear suffering patiently for Christ.
3. The Crowning with thorns
We pray that every priest may be faithful to priestly promises.
4. The Carrying of the Cross
We pray that every priest may experience the power of the Cross.
5. The Crucifixion
We pray for our own bishop(s), priests and deacons.
Glorious Mysteries
1. The ResurrectionWe pray that every priest may be the bringer of peace and reconciliation.
2. The Ascension
We pray that every priest may be a witness of hope.
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
We pray that every priest may be on fire with the power of the Holy Spirit.
4. The Assumption
We pray that every priest may live the true devotion to Mary.
5. The Coronation
We pray for our own bishop(s), priests and deacons.
Luminous Mysteries
We pray that every priest may hear the voice of Jesus.
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana
We pray that every priest may turn to Mary in times of need.
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
We pray that every priest may proclaim the truth of the Gospel.
4. The Transfiguration
We pray that every priest may witness to Jesus the Son of God.
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
We pray for our own bishop(s), priests and deacons.
A Litany of Saints
Holy Mary Mother of God Pray for our Bishops and PriestsVERSE RESPONSE
St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael
St. Joseph
St. Peter and St. Paul
St. Patrick
St. Brigid
St. Francis and St. Clare
St. Dominic
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Ignatius
St. Vincent de Paul
St. John Eudes
St. Margaret Clitherow
All Holy Priests and Martyrs
St. John Vianney
St. John Bosco
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
St. Therese of Lisieux
St. Vincent Pallotti
St. Pius X
St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Pius of Pietrelcina
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A Prayer for Priests
Lord Jesus, you have chosen your priests from among us and sent them out to proclaim your word and to act in your name. For so great a gift to your Church, we give you praise and thanksgiving. 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 out throught 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 them your Spirit, and help them to praise your heavenly Father and pray for poor sinners. By the same Holy Spirit put your words 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.
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