Second Day of Novena
Page 213 Fr. Sopočko’s 3rd Manuscript “God of Mercy, grant to thy Church many zealous and holy priests! Choose them, call them out from among Thy people, that there may not be one of their number without a true vocation, and that none, called by Thee, may be passed over! Do Thou Thyself teach and train them, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, as once, through Him, Thou didst prepare the Apostles for their work! May they proclaim Thy truth and Thy commands, by word, by example, and by their whole lives! May they work tirelessly in Thy vineyard, looking, in their humility, to Thee alone for the fruits of their labour, and seeking nothing but Thy glory! Arouse once more in Thy Church that Spirit whom Thou didst send down on the Apostles!"
"Today bring to Me the Souls of Priests and Religious, and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave me strength to endure My bitter Passion. Through them as through channels My mercy flows out upon mankind."
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service, that they may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones in Your vineyard -- upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of Your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen.
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