Posted on 09/19/2015 9:05:38 AM PDT by firerosemom
On the occasion of Pope Francis' visit to the US and Cuba, I wanted to re-post a Litany for Priests from EWTN's website dedicated to the Year of the Priest. Please pray for Pope Francis and all priests. They really need constant, ongoing prayer. Thanks so much. <3
THE LITANY FOR ALL PRIESTS Let us pray for the Holy Father, Fill him with your grace, Lord. Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops Give them your gifts, Lord. Diocesan priests, Never leave them, Lord. Priests in seminary work, Give them your wisdom, Lord. Priests in hospital work, Give them constancy, Lord. Priests who are ill, Heal them, Lord. Priests in danger, Deliver them, Lord. Priests who are weak, Strengthen them, Lord.
Priests who are poor, Relieve them, Lord. Priests who are zealous, Help them, Lord. Priests who want to love you, Enkindle their hearts, Lord. Priests who are sad, Console them, Lord. Priests who are worried, Give them peace, Lord. Priests who are old, Sustain them, Lord. Priests who are young, Impel them for your glory, Lord. Priests who are alone, Accompany them, Lord. Missionary priests, Protect them, Lord. Priests who are preachers, Enlighten them, Lord. Priests who direct souls, Instruct them, Lord. Parish priests, Give them prudence, Lord. Religious priests, Make them perfect, Lord. Priests and religious who have died, Bring them to glory, Lord. On all the Church, militant and suffering, Lord, have mercy. For all priests, Give them your wisdom, Lord. Give them virtues. Give them patience and charity. Give them obedience and kindness. Give them a burning zeal for souls. Give them an intense love for the Eucharist. Give them loyalty to the Holy See and to their Bishops. Give them respect for their dignity. Give them a great love for Mary. Give them rectitude and justice. Give them the gift of counsel. Give them strength in their labors. Give them peace in their sufferings. Give them humility and generosity. Let them be the light of souls. Let them be the salt of the earth. Let them practice sacrifice and self-denial. Let them enkindle hearts with the love of Mary. Let them be other Christs. Let them be holy in body and soul. May they be men of prayer. May faith shine forth in them. May they be concerned only for the salvation of souls. May they be faithful to their priestly vocation. May their hands know only how to bless. May they burn with love for You and for Mary. May all their steps be for the glory of God. May the Holy Spirit possess them, and give them His gifts and fruits in abundance. Let us pray: O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are the soul and the life of the Church. Hear the prayers we offer for priests. We ask this through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, their protector and guide. Amen.
You know, reading and praying that litany makes you realize, they don’t have an easy life if they want to be truly holy priests. They need our prayers and we need to support them in prayer.
All the more reason, then, that we should pray for him, right?
....Or rather pray for them.
Needs to be marked as Prayer Thread.
I’m not telling other posters what to do.
May the Holy Spirit give the Holy Father the words to combat the evil of the devil and the secular media.
Let God’s Truth be spoken and recognized.
Wonderul Litany. Thank you.
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Lord Jesus Christ, we are thankful beyond measure for the gift of the Holy Papacy; protect the Holy Father during his visit to our country from all ill and may souls be lead to salvation through his ministry.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we pray, amen.
It appears to be that that Francis has already been channelling both Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost regarding his (Francis') desire for "catholic divorce".
+It is Christ, acting through Francis, who wills this. Disobedience is disobedience to the Holy Spirit.
Head of Annulment Commission: Francis is Channeling Christ - Don't Cross Him!
Sorry. It is offensive to Marxists when someone prays for him.
Amen!
Thank you!
AMEN
Prayer Ping for the Pope’s safety in the United States!
Amen!
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