Prayer for priestly and religious vocations
Oh Jesus, Divine Shepherd, who called the apostles, to make them hunter of souls, pull hot towards you, noble minds of the young and make them your followers and your servants. Make it happen, that they share your desire for universal redemption, for whom you renew your Sacrifice on the altars.
Ty, Oh lord, you are always alive, to intercede for us, open up their horizons, to see the world, in which there is no prayer from so many brothers for the light of truth and the warmth of love. To, answering your call, they prolonged your mission here on earth, they built your Mystical Body - the Church and they were the salt and light of the world.
Extend, oh lord, Your cry of love also to many women's hearts, pure and generous, and blow them with a desire for evangelical perfection, dedication to the service of the Church and to brothers who are in need of help and love. Amen.
(Paul VI, pope)