April 25, 2021
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Today the Holy Father has asked all Catholic to intercede for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life?
- Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead.
- Keep our parish priests and deacons in prayer throughout the week.
- Encourage your children or grandchildren to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister.
- Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.
Prayer for Vocations
Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our Diocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oración por las Vocaciones
Padre Todopoderoso, Tú nos has creado por algún propósito determinado. Danos la gracia para conocer el camino que nos has preparado en esta vida para que respondamos con un “Sí” generoso. Haz que nuestra Diócesis, nuestras parroquias, hogares y corazones sean terreno fértil para tu don de vocaciones. Que nuestros jóvenes respondan a tu llamada con valor y fervor. Infunde en nuestros hombres un deseo y la fuerza para ser sacerdotes buenos y santos. Bendícenos con religiosos consagrados y los que llamas a la vida de soltero casta, diáconos permanentes, y esposos fieles que son signo del amor de Cristo por su iglesia. Encomendamos nuestra oración por las vocaciones a ti, Padre, con la intercesión de María nuestra Madre en el Espíritu Santo por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor. Amen.