A Prayer For Priests

Divine Savior Jesus Christ, You are the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. In a unique manner, be the true Shepherd for those lost priests whom You have chosen to guide Your people, yet who have forsaken their sacred vows and strayed from their noble mission. Grant these least among us the fullness of that pastoral care with which You diligently seek the lost sheep! Reach their hearts with the powerful light of grace that flows from Your boundless love! Illuminate their understanding and fortify their resolve, so that they may turn from sin and mistakes and return to Your holy altar and to Your flock. Amen. (Imprimatur - Bishop John F. Null; April 18, 1948, 40 Days Indulgence)