Prayer for Vocations

The Gospel from yesterday's mass had Jesus saying, "The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few." Jesus immediately then comissions his apostles to preach the Gospel. This phrase continues to whisper trhough the halls of every Christian's hearts. The harvest of souls, of goodness, of love, and service to the Lord is indeed plentiful. But who's harvesting? Who's harnessing the fruits of every goodness that comes from our Lord?

Let us pray that we reflourish a Catholic culture that inspires men to be attentive to the calling to the priesthood.

Hail Mary, full of grace;all generations call you blessed.
Hail Mother of God; when asked by the angelto bear the Son of the Most High,filled with faith,

you responded:"Let it be done unto me."

Holy Mother of Jesus, at the wedding feast at Cana,you prompted your Son to perform his first sign.
Be with us as we discern our life's workand guide us in the way we are called to followin the footsteps of your Son.
Holy Mother of the Savior, at the foot of the crossyou mourned the death of your only Son.
Bless and embrace the loving parents of all priests,deacons, brothers and sisters.
Holy Mother of the Good Shepherd,turn your motherly care to this nation.

Intercede for us to the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers to the harvestin this land dedicated to your honor.
Queen of Peace, Mirror of Justice, Health of the Sick, inspire vocations in our time.
Let the word of your Son be made flesh anewin the lives of persons anxious

to proclaimthe good news of everlasting life.

Amen.