Prayer for Priests & Priestly Vocations

Lord Jesus Christ,
Eternal High Priest and Shepherd,
Bless the priests of our Diocese
with abundant graces during this Year for Priests.
Draw your priests
into ever deeper friendship with you.
Help them grow in holiness and zeal
after the example of Saint John Vianney.
Strengthen them to serve your people
with joy and hope in these challenging times.
Inspire those they serve to support them lovingly
by prayer and participation
in the Church's mission.
We beg you, Lord,
give us new workers for Your vineyard.
This we pray, Lord,
in Your Holy Name. Amen.

Most Rev. Richard J. Malone
Bishop of Portland