O Jesus, who hast instituted the priesthood to continue on earth the divine work of saving souls, protect Thy priests in the refuge of Thy SACRED HEART. Keep undefiled their CONSECRATED HANDS, which daily touch thy SACRED BODY, and preserve pure their lips dyed with Thy PRECIOUS BLOOD.
Preserve pure their Hearts, marked with the sublime seal of the PRIESTHOOD, and do not allow the spirit of the world to contaminate them. Increase the number of your apostles, and may your Divine Love protect them from all danger.
Bless their labors and fatigues, and as the fruit of their apostolate may they obtain the salvation of many souls who will be their consolation here on earth and their eternal crown in Heaven.
St. Therese of the Child Jesus