Holy Spirit, as [Fr. N] follows God’s will in his ministry, remind him that holiness may be found in the wisdom and blessings of little children. And while God calls priests to Holy Orders, it is by His will, not theirs, that holy works may be done. It is in the smallest of acts, the … Read more
O God, you perfectly challenge our priests to step outside of their personal desires and comforts, blessing them with lessons to keep them strong and focused on their complete reliance upon you. With divine wisdom, you allow obstacles, work, and difficulties that can test our priests’ commitments and faith. During such times Lord, walk beside … Read more
Christ Jesus, you taught us to avoid judging others lest we be judged. As humans, we are all born sinners. And while we may judge each others’ actions, only you with the Father are the supreme judge of every heart. Look kindly upon us and [Fr. N], and be merciful in your judgment. Keep [Fr. … Read more
Father in heaven, send your Holy Spirit to be the companion of every priest and deacon chosen by you and called to serve your people. Let them experience the very real and tangible presence of Our Lord such that loneliness may never creep into their hearts. Fill their lives with your family, and let the … Read more
Perfect and wise Creator, continue to bless [Fr. N] with an expedient intelligence to resolve problems and create efficiencies in the parish; not merely to do this most important work, but so that he and the laity have more time to spend in fellowship with one another. Inspire the spirit of a joyful community that greatly … Read more
Creator God, You brought forth all of nature filled with sound as well as silences. Bless [Fr. N] with daily space in his busy schedule that he may rest with You in the silence of his heart and in Your grace. Remove from his mind the distractions that can so easily supplant Your quiet voice … Read more
Like Martha’s and Mary’s beautiful examples in the gospel, Holy Father, show [Fr. N] how to transform the seemingly mundane or bothersome tasks of drudgery into holy moments filled with love. Refocus his heart during such acts of work and teach him how to find joy through the sacrifice of manual labor. Remind him to … Read more
Oh loving and forgiving Lord, bless [Fr. N] with discernment when hearing confessions that he may hear the voice of the Holy Spirit above his own. Lead him, Lord, to forgive in your name as is his duty, inspired to impart consoling words of the Spirit’s wisdom, to encourage sinners on their quest to be … Read more
God in heaven, bless [Fr. N’s] offerings from his simplistic lifestyle. The cold showers, simple meals, and other denials of comfort represent his yearning to control the desires of the flesh that while pleasant and good, can impede a focus on his own holiness and that of others. Reward [Fr. N’s] austerity with blessings on … Read more
Jesus, open [Fr. N’s] schedule and allow him the blessing of sequestered time in Your presence every single day. Remind [Fr. N] that no task, no work is more important than a daily focus on and devotion to You. Every moment spent in contemplation of Your holiness echoes in the lives of others. Holiness is … Read more