It takes about a minute to pray this prayer for priests. Won't you take a moment out of your day to pray for them today?
The sixth prayer in the Chalice of Strength is brought to us by Pope John Paul II.
6. Laborers for the Harvest
O Jesus, Good Shepherd, raise up in all parish communities, priests and deacons, religious, consecrated lay people and missionaries according to the needs of the whole world, which you love and want to save.
We entrust to you in a particular way our parish community; create in it the spiritual atmosphere of the first Christians in order that it may be a cenacle of prayer where we lovingly receive the Holy Spirit and his gifts.
Assist our pastors and all consecrated souls. Guide the steps of those who have generously welcomed your call and prepared themselves for Holy Orders or the profession of the evangelical counsels.
Direct your loving gaze to the many well-disposed young people and invite them to follow you. Help them to understand that only in you they can achieve their fulfillment.
We entrust these great desires of your Heart to the powerful intercession of Mary, Mother and model of all vocations, and beg you to sustain our faith in the certainty that the Father will listen to what you yourself have instructed us to ask for. Amen.
-Pope John Paul II
About the Prayer for Priests Series
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Help one priest through the graces he receives from God through your prayers, and you help everyone with whom the priest has contact.