Pray therefore the Lord of the Harvest
<http://vultus.stblogs.org/2009/05/-tomorrow-the-fourth-sunday.html>http://vultus.stblogs.org/2009/05/-tomorrow-the-fourth-sunday.html By <http://vultus.stblogs.org>Father Mark on May 2, 2009 10:43 AM | <http://vultus.stblogs.org/2009/05/-tomorrow-the-fourth-sunday.html>Permalink | <http://vultus.stblogs.org/2009/05/-tomorrow-the-fourth-sunday.html#comments>Comments (0) <http://vultus.stblogs.org/ordenacion3.jpg> ordenacion3.jpg Tomorrow, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is the 46th World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In his <http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/vocations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20090120_xlvi-vocations_en.html>message for this occasion Pope Benedict XVI writes: The exhortation of Jesus to his disciples: "Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38) has a constant resonance in the Church. Pray! The urgent call of the Lord stresses that prayer for vocations should be continuous and trusting. The Christian community can only really "have ever greater faith and hope in God's providence" (Sacramentum Caritatis, 26) if it is enlivened by prayer. The following prayer, presented both in traditional and contemporary language, is a response to the Holy Father's pressing invitation to prayer for vocations. Although written for the Spiritual Mothers of Priests of my own diocese of Tulsa, I am happy to make it available to all who might wish to use it. Pastors might want to print it in the parish bulletin for The Year of the Priest. A Prayer for Vocations Traditional Language Lord Jesus Christ, Who callest to Thy service whomsoever Thou wilt, let the light of Thy Face and the tenderness of Thy Heart rest upon the young men of our own parishes and families. Grant that those whom Thou hast chosen from among us may hear Thy invitation and respond to Thy call with generosity and courage. For our part, we are resolved to welcome and support priestly vocations in our midst with gratitude, humility, and joy. We promise to pray tirelessly for those whom Thou hast set apart to preach Thy Word, to offer Thy Sacrifice, and to nourish, heal, and comfort our souls. Confident that Thou hast already heard our prayer, we entrust the future priests among us to the Immaculate Heart of Thy Virgin Mother that, for each one, she may be a guiding star in the night and, day by day, a perpetual help. Amen. Contemporary Language Lord Jesus Christ, Who call to Your service whomsoever You will, let the light of Your Face and the tenderness of Your Heart rest upon the young men of our own parishes and families. Grant that those whom You have chosen from among us may hear Your invitation and respond to Your call with generosity and courage. For our part, we are resolved to welcome and support priestly vocations in our midst with gratitude, humility, and joy. We promise to pray tirelessly for those whom You have set apart to preach Your Word, to offer Your Sacrifice, and to nourish, heal, and comfort our souls. Confident that You have already heard our prayer, we entrust the future priests among us to the Immaculate Heart of Your Virgin Mother that, for each one, she may be a guiding star in the night and, day by day, a perpetual help. Amen. <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Custom Faith-based U.S. Postage <*}}}>< + <*}}}>< <http://astore.amazon.com/halthekin-20>Catholic on Amazon <*}}}>< <*}}}>< <http://www.halfthekingdom.org/on+allposters+today.html>on AllPosters today <*}}}>< + <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Holy Postage <*}}}>< <*}}}><<http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Half the <http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Kingdom!<*}}}>< + "A person is a person, no matter how small." Dr. Seuss <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Custom Faith-based U.S. Postage <*}}}>< + <*}}}>< <http://astore.amazon.com/halthekin-20>Catholic on Amazon <*}}}>< <*}}}>< <http://www.halfthekingdom.org/on+allposters+today.html>on AllPosters today <*}}}>< + <*}}}>< <http://www.holypostage.com/>Holy Postage <*}}}>< <*}}}><<http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Half the <http://www.halfthekingdom.org/>Kingdom!<*}}}>< + "A person is a person, no matter how small." Dr. Seuss --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Please note that I do not send or open attachments sent to this list. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Catholics on Fire" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Catholics-on-Fire May the blessing of Jesus and our Blessed Mother be with you -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
