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Holy Priesthood

Catholic Prayers for Priests, Bishops, Pope & Holy Vocations

The priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus, as the Curé of Ars taught. Without priests, there is no Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and no absolution of sins. Faithful intercession shields priests from burnout, spiritual attack, and discouragement.

“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

— Matthew 9:37-38

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Treasury of Prayers (36)

Curated Liturgical Collection
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A Prayer for a Deceased Pope

God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant N... should be numbered among the high priests, grant, we beseech Thee,...

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A Prayer for Pope Francis I

Dear Lord, We rejoice in the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Francis I. What a wonderful gift you have bestowed upon us in this coura...

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A Prayer for Priests

Divine Saviour Jesus Christ, Thou are the Good Shepherd who gives His life for His sheep. Oh, be in a very special way the Good Shepherd of ...

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A Prayer for the Pope # 6

O God, the Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, mercifully look upon Thy servant _________, whom Thou hast chosen as the chief She...

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A Prayer for the Pope # 7

Almighty and everlasting God, have mercy upon Thy servant N., our Supreme Pontiff, and direct him, according to Thy loving-kindness, in the ...

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A Prayer for Vocations # 8

Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd. You know each of us and You call us by name to serve You in faith. Help us to respond generously to Your ...

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Litany for Priests

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, give all priests Thy spirit of humility; Jesus, poor and worn out for souls, give all priests Thy spirit o...

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Pious Invocations

My God I love Thee. Amen. Jesus, Mary, I love you. Save souls. Amen. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may the whole world burn with love for You! ...

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Pious Invocations #!

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you; because by your Cross you have redeemed the world. Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. My...

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Prayer for a Deceased Pope

God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant N... should be numbered among the high priests, grant, we beseech Thee,...

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Prayer for a Priest

O Jesus, our great High Priest, Hear my humble prayers on behalf of your priest, Father [N]. Give him a deep faith, a bright and firm hope a...

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Prayer for Priests # 1

Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord, keep them, for they are Thine - Thy priests whose lives burn out before Thy consecrated shrine. Keep t...

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Prayer for Priests # 2

O Jesus, I pray for Your faithful and fervent priests; for Your unfaithful and tepid priests; for Your priests labouring at home or abroad i...

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Prayer for Priests # 3

Eternal God, please bless our priests, who represent you on this earth. Make them more greatly aware of the grace that you pour out through ...

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Prayer for Priests # 4

O my God, pour out in abundance Thy spirit of sacrifice upon Thy priests. It is both their glory and duty to become victims, to be burnt up ...

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Prayer for the Bishop

Heavenly Father, in these trying times when the spirit of the age threatens Christian values, give our bishop holiness of life and wisdom to...

Understanding Prayer for Priests & Vocations

What is the St. Thérèse prayer for priests?

"O Jesus, eternal Priest, keep Thy priests within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may touch them. Bless their labors with abundant fruit..."

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