Pope John Paul II's Prayer for Vocations |
Holy and provident Father, You are the
Lord of the vineyard and the harvest
and You give each a just reward for
their work. In your design of love You
call men and women to work with You for
the salvation of the world. We thank
You for Jesus Christ, your living word,
who has redeemed us from our sins and
is among us to assist us in our
poverty. Guide the flock to which You
have promised possession of the
kingdom. Send new workers into your
harvest and set in the hearts of
pastor's faithfulness to your plan of
salvation, perseverance in their
vocation and holiness of life.
Christ Jesus, who on the shores of the
Sea of Galilee called the Apostles and
made them the foundation of the Church
and bearers of your Gospel, in our day,
sustain your people on its journey.
Give courage to those whom You call to
follow You in the priesthood and the
consecrated life, so that they may
enrich God's field with wisdom of your
Word. Make them docile instruments of
your love in everyday service of their
brothers and sisters.
Spirit of holiness, who pour out your
gifts on all believers and, especially,
on those called to be Christ's
ministers, help young people to
discover the beauty of the divine call.
Teach them the true way of prayer,
which is nourished by the Word of God.
Help them to read the signs of the
times, so as to be faithful
interpreters of your Gospel and bearers
of salvation.
Mary, Virgin of the Word of God made
flesh in your womb, help us to be open
to the Word of the Lord, so that,
having been welcomed and meditated
upon, it may grow in our hearts. Help
us to live like You the beatitudes of
believers and to dedicate ourselves
with unceasing charity to evangelizing
all those who seek your Son. Grant that
we may serve every person, becoming
servants of the Word we have heard, so
that remaining faithful to it we may
find our happiness in living it.
Amen.
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