Oh God, who wills not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be converted and live,
Grant we beseech you, through the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
St. Joseph, her spouse, Saint Junipero Serra, and all the saints,
an increase of laborers for your church, fellow laborers with Christ
to spend and consume themselves for souls,
through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen
Oh God, you have constituted Your only-begotten Son, Supreme and Eternal Priest
for the glory of your majesty and the salvation of mankind.
Grant that those whom He has chosen ministers and dispensers of his mysteries
may be found faithful in fulfilling the ministry they had received. Amen
O dearest Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father and Mary Immaculate, grant to our young men and women the generosity necessary to follow your call, and the courage required to overcome all obstacles to their vocation.
Give to parents that faith, love, and spirit of sacrifice which will inspire them to offer their children to God’s service, and cause them to rejoice exceedingly whenever one of their children is called to the religious life. Let your example, and that of your Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph, encourage both children and parents, and let your grace sustain them. Amen