A Prayer for Our Priests
As the Church celebrates the Year of the Priest
June 19, 2009 through June 19, 2010

Almighty God, in your love
you bless your Church with priests,
a sign of your faithfulness to your people.

May our prayerful encouragement,
during this year and years to come,
help them remain faithful to the calling
they have received from you.

As they tend your flock,
grant them a caring heart.
In them may we know that the voice of Christ,
our Good Shepherd, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever.
Amen.