Prayer for Vocations

O God, in the past you called men and women to dedicate their lives to you through priesthood and consecrated religious life.

Today stir up the grace of a religious vocation in the hearts of many within our parish communities of St. Francis de Sales and St. Michael the Archangel. Grant them the willingness and generosity to place their lives completely in your hands as priests, brothers, and sisters.

Help me to support them by my own fidelity to your call to holiness through prayer and Christian service. If you desire that one of my family or friends follow you in this way, grant me the wisdom and insight to support and encourage that person to listen to your voice and follow you without delay.     Amen.

Visit the Diocese of Grand Rapids at http://www.grpriests.org/Pages/Home.aspx for information about the priesthood and our seminarians  The website also includes a handful of videos that promote vocations.