02-01-2026, 09:43 PM
Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary [Reception of Cassock]
February 2, 2026 (NH)
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Prayers for Vocations
O God, Who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth, send forth, we beseech Thee, labourers into the harvest: inspire many young people with the generous desire of devoting their lives to Thy service; grant that there may be a great increase in the number and sanctity of vocations to the priesthood and to the religious life, so that Thy Holy Name may be glorified and many souls may be brought to know and serve Thee, the One true God, and Him Whom Thou hast sent, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
O Jesus, Eternal High Priest, may all the love of Thy Sacred Heart be with Thy Priests and Religious in their life and work. Amen.
Jesus, Divine Master, Thou hast said: "The harvest is great but the laborers are few". Behold me here, Lord, ready to take up Thine invitation "to pray to the Heavenly Father to send good laborers into His harvest ".
Jesus Divine Master, make me more aware of the need to crusade for vocations. Raise up Priests who will be the salt of the earth , the city placed on the mountain top for the salvation of mankind, Redeemed by Thy Blood.
Give to Thy Church more men and women Religious whose communities will be a centre of light and warmth, a fount of grace and prayer-life. Instill in all the members of Thy Church an awareness of their own calling. Help them reach out and persevere in that holiness of life to which all men are called.
Help me Lord, who pray to Thee, to be faithful to the calling for which Thou hast chosen me, particularly in those moments of stress, discouragement and lack of faith.
O Mary , the "chosen one of God" pray with us, pray for us, and for all those who are called by God.
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Lord Jesus, High Priest and universal Shepherd, Thou has taught us to pray, saying: "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into His harvest ". Therefore, we beseech Thee, graciously to hear our supplications and raise up many generous souls who, inspired by Thine example and supported by Thy grace, may Conceive the ardent desire to enter the ranks of Thy sacred ministers in order to continue the office of Thy one, true Priesthood.
Grant that the continual promotion of religious institution, true piety, purity of life, and Devotion to the highest ideals, may prepare the groundwork for good vocations among youth. May the Christian family, as a nursery of pur and pious souls, become the unfailing source of good vocations, ever firmly convinced of the great honor that can rebound to Our Lord through some of its numerous offspring.
Come to the aid of Thy Church, that always and everyplace He may have at Her disposal the means necessary for the reception, promotion, formation and mature development of all the good vocations that may arise.
For the full realization of all these things, O Jesus, Who art most zealous for the welfare and salvation of all, may Thy graces continually descend from heaven to move many hearts by their irresistible force; first the silent invitation, then generous cooperation and finally perseverance in Thy holy service. Amen.