St. John Paul II: “The lament of Christ touches our persons deeply…”

From the message of the Holy Father John Paul II for the XXI World Day for Vocations (1984)   As Pastor of the universal Church, I cannot fail once again to open my heart to you and to express the solicitude which constantly animates me for the effective increase of…

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Prayer for the sanctification of Priests, from St. Therese of the Child Jesus

O Jesus, Eternal Priest, who has instituted the priesthood to continue on earth the divine work of saving souls, keep Your priests (specially: …………) within the shelter of Your Most Sacred Heart, where none can touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Your Sacred Body. Keep unsullied…

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