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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.