![]() That God would strengthen all priests and grant an increase in priestly vocations: At the same time this prayer keeps us mindful of the Divine Victim who offered himself for us on Calvary and continues to do so at every Mass. To say it often and with devotion fosters a deep reverence for the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. This Litany below "is one that the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, has prayed many times. We could ask Our Lord to strength them particularly in these needs. "May priests commit themselves, with prayer and good works, to obtaining from Christ the Eternal High Priest, the grace to shine with Faith, Hope, Charity and the other virtues, and show by their way of life, but also with their external conduct, that they are dedicated without reserve to the spiritual good of the peoplesomething that the Church has always had at heart".Ībove the Church offers us some specific ideas to pray for, for our priests in their external dispositions and conduct and their internal spirit through the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. Special Indulgence for the Year for Priests This excerpt is taken from APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY DECREE. I want to love Thee more each day I want to be the faithful adorer of Thy Eucharistic Face and the consoling friend of Thy Sacred Heart hidden in the tabernacles of the world, where it beats, wounded by love, forgotten, forsaken, and waiting for the adoration and for the love of even one priest. Make me an entirely Eucharistic soul, according to the desires of Thy Sacred Heart and the designs of Thy merciful goodness upon my life. Let each Thursday find me close to the Sacrament of Thy Body and Blood, in adoration and reparation for the sake of all Thy priests. I want to remain before Thy Eucharistic Face for them and in their place I want to draw near, in their name, to Thy open Heart, ever-flowing with the Blood and the Water that purify, heal, and sanctify all souls, but, first of all, those of Thy priests. ![]() Moved by Thy Holy Spirit,and full of confidence in the help of Thy Most Holy Mother, the Virgin Mary, Mother of Priests, I resolve to live each Thursday for the rest of my days here below in adoration and in reparation for priests and, especially, for those who do not adore Thee, for those who are most wounded in their souls, and for those who are exposed to the attacks of the powers of darkness. I give and consecrate to Thee this Thursday and all the Thursdays of my life,in praise of the adorable Mystery of Thy Body and Blood, and in thanksgiving for that of the Priesthood. If you haven't discovered it yet just follow the link. His blog is inspirational for the devotion on Spiritual Motherhood for Priests. The Face of Jesus and the merciful love of His Heart,įor the fruitfulness of His spouse, the Church. They may be overshadowed by the power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35) To show forth His death until He comes (1 Cor 11:26) Īnd sanctify them in the truth (John 17:17). I entreat Your beloved Son to unite my offeringįrom the rising of the sun to its setting (Malachy 1:11). "Behold, I come to do Your will" (Hebrews 10:9). "Pray For Priests" a daily reminder for childrenīy placing them in the holy and venerable handsĪnd by saying, as He did upon entering the world,. ![]()
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