That like Samuel, all baptized Catholics will be faithful to their call to follow Christ, especially those chosen for the unique consecration of priesthood or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

For a prompt and determined response on the part of all men and women called by Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven as priests, deacons and consecrated religious, we pray to the Lord.

For those called to serve as priests, deacons or in consecrated life, that amazed at the
authority with which He speaks His invitation, they will be faithful to His choice of them, we pray to the Lord. 

We pray in gratitude for the countless consecrated men and women religious who have so selflessly labored in building up the kingdom of God over the years, that God will reward them generously for their sacrifice, we pray to the Lord.

That the generous lives of those who preach that the kingdom of God is at hand will invite our young people to consider a vocation to the priesthood or the consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

For all priests, who bring us to the mountain of Christ at every Mass and feed us with His transforming love in the sacraments, and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

For all who are seeking to discover their vocations in Christ, that they will take heart that they are not alone on the journey and be assured of the great love God has for them, we pray to the Lord.

That God, who is rich in mercy, will bless those called to serve Him and His Church as
priests, deacons and in the consecrated life with faithfulness to their vocations, we pray to the Lord.

That God’s name will be glorified by all the faithful who love and serve the church, especially those called to serve as priests, deacons and religious, we pray to the Lord.

That in imitation of Christ who emptied Himself for our salvation, more men and women will share in His passion for souls through a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

That men and women will joyfully answer the call of the Lord to proclaim His life, death and resurrection as priests, deacons and consecrated religious, we pray to the Lord.

For an increase in holiness for all God’s people and especially those sent in Jesus’ name as priests, deacons and consecrated religious to proclaim the great love and mercy of God we pray to the Lord.

That parents, as branches on God’s vine, will cultivate in their children the knowledge of God’s great love and the call God gives to each one so they will have the ability to discern whatever it is God wants them to be, we pray to the Lord.

For all men and women now discerning their vocation in Christ, that they will have confidence in the God who calls them each as members of His body, we pray to the Lord.

That through union with the Blessed Virgin Mary, in whose company the Apostles received the Holy Spirit, men and women will receive the grace to respond to Christ’s call to follow Him, especially as priests, deacons, consecrated brothers and sisters, we pray to the Lord.

For a growing trust in the presence of the Lord and His call among men and women being chosen to serve Him and His Church as priests, deacons and religious brothers and sisters, we pray to the Lord.

That all those called to serve Christ and His Church in the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life will courageously answer the call, we pray to the Lord.

For all the priests and religious men and women who serve our diocese, that, grateful for their calling, they will heed the Lord’s invitation to pray in restful solitude with Him, we pray to the Lord.

That the knowledge of our unity, one body and one spirit in Christ, will heighten each person’s faithfulness to their own vocation and encourage those being called as priests, deacons and religious, we pray to the Lord.

That the grace of God the Father will draw more men and women to follow Jesus as priests, deacons and consecrated religious who will feed His people with His word and the bread of eternal life, we pray to the Lord.

For all those now discerning their vocations in Christ, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and nourished by the living bread of His Body and Blood, we pray to the Lord.

That trusting Christ, the Word of eternal life, all men and women called to follow the Lord as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers will be faithful to His invitation, we pray to the Lord.

For a willingness among young people to be generous in giving their lives in service to the Church and among their brothers and sisters, we pray to the Lord.

For a deep dedication among families of the necessity to teach their children to pray to know their vocation in life and to prayerfully consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life, believing that Christ opens ears to hear His call and hearts to answer Him, we pray to the Lord.

That those called to give their lives for the sake of the Gospel as priests, deacons and religious, will have the grace of perseverance, we pray to the Lord.

For all those who welcome the call of the Lord to serve Him as priests’ deacons, sisters and brothers, that they will be strengthened in their vocations as servants of all with the simplicity of children of God, we pray to the Lord.

For the grace of prayerful determination on the part of all those discerning our Heavenly Father’s will, especially those considering a vocation to the priesthood or the consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

That all will accept their unique vocations from God, confident of His wisdom and providence in their response as His children, we pray to the Lord.

That those chosen to leave all and follow Jesus more closely in the priesthood or consecrated life will respond with the wisdom and understanding given by the Holy Spirit, we pray to the Lord.

For perseverance in asking the Lord of the Harvest to send us more vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

For all men and women now considering their vocations, that they will take heart in Jesus’ call to serve Him in whatever way they are called and that they have courage if they are called to priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

That in the look of love Jesus gives to each of us, we may be inspired to do more than lip service to the Gospel and by God’s grace become committed disciples open to the call of God, we pray to the Lord.

For the grace to have a true understanding of the meaning of power and the responsibility that comes with it to be of service to others in whatever way God is calling us, we pray to the Lord.

That like the blind man we may have every kind of blindness in our lives cured and that those called to serve as priests, deacons and religious may work tirelessly to spread the light and mercy of Christ, we pray to the Lord.

For an increase in holiness for all God’s people that through the example of the many saints, we will be inspired to give all in discipleship and dedication to God’s people, we pray to the Lord.

That those called to proclaim the Kingdom of God as priests, deacons and consecrated religious, will be generous in serving Christ by deepening their trust in God’s providence, we pray to the Lord.

That the Church will be continuously blessed with wise and holy priests, deacons, sisters and brothers, chosen by Christ to lead souls to the glory of Heaven, we pray to the Lord.

For the grace of vigilance and the grace to faithfully listen to the call God has for each one of us. We pray especially for those called to serve as priests, deacons and religious brothers and sisters, that they may be strengthened by the prayerful support of the faithful, we pray to the Lord.

That Christ the King will draw all people to the truth of their vocations through listening to His voice in prayer and then actively following His call, we pray to the Lord.