Jesus, The Good Shepherd
Novena For Priests
Begins May 31, 2003
Pray the novena daily beginning May 31 to June 8 (Pentecost)
Jesus, Good Shepherd,
You sent us the Holy Spirit to guide Your Church
and lead her faithful to You through the ministry of Your priests.
Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, grant to Your priests
wisdom in leading,
faithfulness in teaching,
and holiness in guarding Your sacred Mysteries.
As they cry out with all the faithful, "Abba, Father!"
may Your priests be ever more closely identified with You
in Your divine Sonship
and offer their own lives with You, the one saving Victim.
Make them helpful brothers of one another,
and understanding fathers of all Your people.
On this Pentecost Sunday, renew in Your priests deeper faith,
greater trust in You,
childlike reliance on our Mother Mary,
and unwavering fidelity to the Holy Father and his bishops.
Holy Mary, intercede for your priests.
St. Joseph, protect them.
St. Michael, defend them.
St. John Vianney, pray for them.
With Ecclesiastical Approval
Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C.
Bishop of Peoria
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St. John Vianney, pray for us and for our priests!
Not the exact dates.
Think nine days before Pentecost.