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Heavenly Father,
Almighty and Eternal God,
You have poured out on your priests
the blessing of the Holy Spirit
as they share in the priesthood
of Christ your Son.
We praise You for giving this gift to Your Church.
Through Your priests,
Your people are sanctified
and invited into the mysteries of Christ.
We thank You for their generous service.
Grant to your priests
the gift of joy in ministry and life.
Renew them each day in their consecration
for the salvation of the world.
Lord, hear our prayers for those
You are calling into Your service now.
Bless them with an openness to Your will
and a love for Your holy people.
May all your priests be renewed in holiness
through the example of your servant
St. John Vianney.
Filled with the fire of your love,
may they do all for your greater glory.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen |