Jesus, our great High Priest,
I thank you for the gift of your priesthood
in the Church. I pray for all priests
and those in formation for the
priesthood, especially _________.

Fill them with the joy of your Holy Spirit
as they imitate you, the Good Shepherd,
laying their lives down daily for those you
have given them to serve. Let your love
fill and satisfy their hearts as you teach
them to give of themselves more deeply.
Make them ardent yet gentle heralds of the
Gospel and tender ministers of your mercy,
especially toward those most in need of it.
Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, make
their hearts more like yours! Amen.

Our Father..., Hail Mary..., Glory be...

St. John Vianney, patron of priests,
pray for us!