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Prayer for Vocations by
Pope
John Paul II
Jesus, our Good Shepherd, bless all our parishes
with numerous priests, deacons, men and women in religious life,
consecrated laity and missionaries, according to the needs of the entire
world, which you love and wish to save.
Assist our pastors and all who live a consecrated
life. Guide the steps of those who have responded generously to your
call and are preparing to receive Holy Orders or to profess vows.
Look with love on young people and call them to
follow you. Help them to understand that in you alone can they attain
complete fulfillment.
To this end we call on the powerful intercession
of Mary, mother and model of all vocations. We beseech you to sustain
our faith that the Father will grant what you command to ask. Amen.
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O
Virgin Mary,
Mother of the Church,
help all those called by
your Son, Jesus,
to say a joyful YES,
as you did in the Annunciation.
Amen.
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Family Vocation Prayer
Loving God, each member of our family is a special
gift from you.
You have given each of us gifts and talents so we
may enjoy life but also so we can share with others. Generous women and
men, boys and girls, are needed for service and leadership in our
Church.
Help us know how to encourage and support each
other so we can respond generously to this need by becoming the kind of
people You want us to be. We know that You will be with us; help us to
trust in You and in each other. Amen.
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Raise up faithful servants of the Gospel
A Prayer for Religious
Vocations for the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Gracious and loving God, help the men and women of
our parish to hear the call to serve in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Our needs are great and our people thirst for your
presence.
Open the hearts of many, raise up faithful
servants of the Gospel, dedicated, holy priests, sisters, brothers and
deacons, who will spend themselves for your people and their needs.
Bless those who are serving now with courage and
perseverance. Grant that many will be inspired by their example and
faith.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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