Prayers for Holy Orders & Vocations

Prayer for Vocations
Lord Jesus, eternal High Priest,
send laborers into Your harvest.
Inspire young people to serve You as priests, deacons, and consecrated men and women.
Bless married and single people with generous hearts,
and strengthen all the baptized to answer Your call in holiness and charity.
Amen.

Prayer for Priests
O Jesus, our great High Priest,
keep Your priests close to Your Sacred Heart.
Bless their ministry, strengthen their faith,
and make them instruments of Your mercy.
Grant them joy in their service and perseverance in their calling.
Amen.

Prayer for Deacons and Religious
Heavenly Father,
bless those who have given their lives in service to the Church.
Grant them zeal in proclaiming the Gospel,
humility in serving others,
and the joy that comes from following Christ wholeheartedly.
Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.