Year for Priests
June 19, 2009-June 19, 2010
150th Anniversary of the “dies natalis” of St. John Vianney
Patron Saint of Parish Priests

Please Pray for Priests

Dear Lord,
   we pray that the Blessed Mother
   wrap her mantle around your priests
   and through her intercession
   strengthen them for their ministry.
We pray that Mary will guide your priests
   to follow her own words,
   “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5).
May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph,
   Mary’s most chaste spouse.
May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart
   inspire them to embrace
   all who suffer at the foot of the cross.
May your priests be holy,
   filled with the fire of your love
   seeking nothing but your greater glory
   and the salvation of souls.
Amen.

Saint John Vianney, pray for us.

St. John Vianney

Prayer for Priests