Prayer for vocations

Lord Jesus Christ,
Who call to Your service whomsoever You will,
let the light of Your Face and the tenderness of Your Heart
rest upon the young men of our own parishes and families.

Grant that those whom You have chosen from among us
may hear Your invitation and respond to Your call
with generosity and courage.

For our part, we are resolved
to welcome and support priestly vocations in our midst with gratitude, humility, and joy.

We promise to pray tirelessly
for those whom You have set apart to preach Your Word,
to offer Your Sacrifice, and to nourish, heal, and comfort our souls.

Confident that You have already heard our prayer,
we entrust the future priests among us to the Immaculate Heart of Your Virgin Mother
that, for each one, she may be a guiding star in the night
and, day by day, a perpetual help.
Amen.