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.