I post here a copy of the Prayer for Priests that has been issued within the Archdiocese of Vancouver. I have added a stanza which I highlight in italics. I commit to offering this prayer ever day before I celebrate mass as I ask you as reader to do the same. We priests are very much in need of every spiritual weapon at our disposal in these evil times.
“God our Father, look with mercy and love upon those your Son has chosen to be ministers of your Word and Sacraments, and ardent but gentle shepherds of your flock.
As spiritual fathers of those entrusted to their care, keep them faithful in obedient service to you. Enkindle in our priests the fire of your love, so that they will seek nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls.
We pray that Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, will wrap her mantle around our priests, draw them closer to your heart day by day and inspire many young men to answer your call.
May God’s mercy and justice be made manifest in their commitment to protect those under their care, to punish any who would betray their flock, and to minister with a shepherd's compassion those wounded in their care.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
St. John Vianney, pray for us.”
Reflections from the pastoral ministry of an Evangelical Catholic Priest.
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Father:
ReplyDeleteHere is my answer to your request.
http://freethroughtruth.blogspot.com/2010/01/prayer-for-priests.html
I think the second last word in the added paragraph should be "their".
God Bless You in 2010 and beyond
Michael
Thank Michael. I have made the correction you suggested.
ReplyDeleteFr. Tim