Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
For the spiritual renewal of priests.
We praise you for giving their ministry to the Church.
In these days renew them with the gifts of your Spirit.
You once opened the Scriptures
To the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Now renew your ordained ministers
With the truth and power of your Word.
In Eucharist you gave the Emmaus disciples
Renewed life and hope.
Nourish priests with your own Body and Blood.
Help them to Imitate In their lives
The death and resurretion they celebrate at your alter.
Give priests enthusiasm for the Gospel,
Zeal for the salvation of mankind,
Courage in Leadership,
Humility In service,
Fraternity with one another
And with all their brothers and sisters in you,
For you love them, Lord Jesus,
And we love and pray for them in your name.
Amen
