Today we pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, both for the Diocese of Manchester and for the Church Universal.
Lord Jesus hear the prayer of your people, grant us a growing crop of men and women open to your call to the priesthood and religious life, to serve at your altars, in your houses of prayer and in apostolates the world over. Lord, grant that only will they be called but that they will have the willingness and strength to hear your call and follow it wherever it may lead. Sweet mother Mary, mother of all priests and example of all contemplatives, be with these men and women your Son has called and lead them into ever closer conformity to your Son.
