Prayer for Priestly Vocations

Lord Jesus,
Send forth your Spirit to enlighten many generous persons, ready and willing to serve the Church. Help us to believe with renewed fervor in the evangelical ideal of the priest who is completely devoted to building up the Kingdom of God and to eagerly encourage priestly vocations. May the young men of our community not be led astray by the things of this world but open their hearts to the voice that calls them so that they might devote themselves to Christ and the Church with an undivided heart. May they see the beauty and grandeur of the priestly life. May our families create a Christian climate that fosters the important religious choices of their children. May all priests be an example and inspiration to those called by their manner of life. We do not doubt the power and action of your grace. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us that there may never be a shortage of holy priests.   Amen.