Prayers for Vocations
Holy
Father, eternal source of existence and love,
who, in living man, shows the splendor of your glory
and who put in his heart the seed of your call,
let no one by reason of our negligence, ignore or lose
this gift,
but may everyone walk, with wholehearted generosity,
towards the realization of your Love.
Lord Jesus, who in your pilgrimage along the roads of
Palestine,
chose and called the apostles and entrusted to them
their task
of preaching the Gospel, feeding the faithful
and celebrating divine worship,
ensure that today, too, your Church may not lack
numerous holy priests, who can bring to all
the fruits of your death and resurrection.
Holy Spirit, who sanctifies the Church
with the constant pouring out of your gifts,
place into the hearts of those called to the consecrated
life
a deep-rooted and resolute passion for the Kingdom,
so that with a generous and unconditioned “yes”
they may place their entire existences at the service
of the Gospel.
Most Holy Virgin, who without hesitation
offered yourself to the Almighty
for the carrying out of his plan of salvation,
pour trust into the hearts of young people
so that there may always be zealous pastors
who are able to guide the Christian people on the way
of life,
and consecrated souls who may know how to witness,
in chastity, poverty and obedience,
to the freeing presence of your Son. Amen.
—Pope John Paul II
O
Virgin Mary, we commend to you those who seek to follow
your son as priests,
brothers and sisters. You know the difficulties, struggles
and obstacles they face.
Assist them to utter their “yes” to the
divine call as you did at the invitation of the angel.
Draw them near to your heart so they may understand
with you
the joy and beauty that awaits when the Lord calls them.
Make them witnesses to the Lord’s love.
Enable them to inspire the church with their consecration.
May your all powerful intercession touch the hearts
of many,
that they may respond to the Lord’s call.
Repeat to them in the depths of their hearts what you
said
to the waiters at Cana: “Do whatever Jesus asks.”
Amen.
—Pope John Paul II
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