Monday, January 10, 2011

Pray for Vocations

Parishes around the Archdiocese of Philadelphia were asked to hold an hour of Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament for the intention of praying for more priests and religious this week. Tonight at St. Paul's, this intention will be added to the usual Monday evening Novenas to the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, St. Jude, St. Therese, and St. Padre Pio. The Novenas take place at 7pm and are followed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.


A Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament for the Increase of Priestly and Religious Vocations

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the eternal Father, Son of the Virgin Mary, we thank you for offering your life in sacrifice on the Cross, and for renewing this sacrifice in every Mass celebrated throughout the world.

In the power of the Holy Spirit we adore you and proclaim your living presence in the Eucharist. We desire to imitate the love you show us in your death and resurrection, by loving and serving one another.

We ask you to call many young people to religious life, and to provide the holy and generous priests that are so needed in your Church today. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Amen.
—Cardinal Justin Rigali

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