AussieAnnie shares this beautiful litany. Please visit her beautiful blog to see the source for the prayer:
Let us pray for the Holy Father,
Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops,
Diocesan priests,
Priests in seminary work,
Priests in hospital work,
Priests who are ill,
Priests in danger,
Priests who are weak,
Priests who are poor,
Priests who are zealous,
Priests who want to love you,
Priests who are sad,
Priests who are worried,
Priests who are old,
Priests who are young,
Priests who are alone,
Missionary priests,
Priest who are preachers,
Priests who direct souls,
Parish priests,
Religious priests,
Priests and religious who have died,
Of all the Church, militant and suffering,
For all priests,
Give them respect for their dignity.
Give them a great love for Mary.
Give them rectitude and justice.
Give them the gift of counsel.
Fill him with your graces, Lord
Give them Your gifts, Lord
Never leave them, Lord
Give them Your wisdom, Lord
Give them constancy, Lord
Heal them, Lord
Deliver them, Lord
Strengthen them, Lord
Relieve them, Lord
Help them, Lord
Enkindle their hearts, Lord
Console them, Lord
Give them peace, Lord
Sustain them, Lord
Impel them for Your glory, Lord
Accompany them, Lord
Protect them, Lord
Enlighten them, Lord
Instruct them, Lord
Give them prudence, Lord
Make them perfect, Lord
Bring them to glory, Lord
Lord, have mercy
For all Priests,
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 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 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.
