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Prayer for Priests

Prayer for priestly holiness and fidelity to the altar and the faith.

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Latina

Domine Iesu Christe, Pastor aeterne, sanctifica sacerdotes tuos. Custodi eos in veritate, puritate et caritate; accende in eis zelum animarum et fac eos fideles dispensatores mysteriorum tuorum.

Maria, Mater sacerdotum, ora pro eis. Amen.

English

O Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Shepherd, sanctify Thy priests. Keep them in truth, purity and charity; enkindle in them zeal for souls and make them faithful dispensers of Thy mysteries.

Mary, Mother of priests, pray for them. Amen.

Deutsch

Herr Jesus Christus, ewiger Hirt, heilige Deine Priester. Bewahre sie in Wahrheit, Reinheit und Liebe; entzünde in ihnen den Eifer für die Seelen und mache sie zu treuen Ausspendern Deiner Geheimnisse.

Maria, Mutter der Priester, bitte für sie. Amen.