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"Every vocation to the priestly ministry is an extraordinary gift of God's love..." -St. John Paul II, Chrism Mass Homily 2003
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What is the Invisible Monastery?1. The Invisible Monastery is a parish-based group of any size dedicated to praying daily for vocations in the Diocese of Providence.
2. Participants should also actively promote vocations to the priesthood by personally inviting young men in your parish to consider it.
3. Perfect for Daily Mass communicants, families, homebound parishioners, young adult groups, men's and women's groups, Eucharistic adorers, etc.
What is the ask? We are asked to pray Litany for Vocations and Diocesan Prayer for Vocations once daily. You'll also find additional resources available as you scroll down further on this page. -
Litany for Vocations
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.God the Father of heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
have mercy on us.Holy Mary,
pray for us.
Holy Mother of God
pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins
pray for us.
St. Michael, leader of the heavenly host,
pray for us.
St. Gabriel, messenger of God’s divine plan
pray for us.
St. Raphael, companion of the journey
pray for us.
All you holy Angels and Archangels
pray for us.
St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Church
pray for us.
St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests
pray for us.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of youth
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus Liguori, patron of vocations
pray for us.
St. Charles Borromeo, patron of seminarians
pray for us.
St. John Berchmans, patron of altar servers
pray for us.
St. Maria Goretti, patron of teenagers
pray for us.
All you holy men and women
pray for us.Be merciful,
spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful,
graciously hear us, O Lord.Through your mercy,
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through Your kindness,
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through the fervent prayers and sacrifices of Your people,
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through the power of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through the intercession of all the Saints and Angels
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through the sanctification of the family,
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through parents being generously open to life,
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through the example of priests and religious striving for holiness
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.
Through a renewed sense of fidelity to our Catholic Faith
send workers into Your harvest, O Lord.That young people might seek to live the truth of Christ,
O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us.
That young people might seek God’s will for them in their lives,
O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us.
That young people might hear the call to give their lives for the mission of the Church,
O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us.
That all priests and religious might be renewed in the spirit of the new evangelization,
O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us.
That Bishops might be strengthened to be courageous shepherds,
O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us.
That we may always zealously pray for and promote vocations,
O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us.
That those who are being called to be priests and religious might respond generously,
O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us.Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
have mercy on us.The harvest is great but the laborers are few.
We beg the harvest Master to send out laborers for His harvest.Let us pray:
O God, Who chose the Apostles to make disciples of all nations and Who by Baptism and Confirmation has called us to build up Your Holy Church, we implore You to choose among us, Your children, many priests and religious who will love You with their whole heart and will gladly spend their entire lives making You known and loved by all. Through Christ our Lord.Amen.
Litany for Vocations Printable Page
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Family Prayer for Vocations
Father, increase our family's love for one another. May we honor each other in times of happiness or hardship, bearing with one another in love, just as You love us. In a special way, help us strive for holiness in our current states of life. Should you call some of us to the priesthood or religious life, help us to respond with courage and joy. Together, we make heaven our goal, and pledge, with Your grace, to help each other on life's journey to You. Through the intercession of the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Amen.
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Contact Us
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Rev. Ryan Simasfathersimasgmail.comDirector of Vocations for the Diocese of Providence
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