Prayer and legenda (II)

LORD of the Harvest, 

BLESS young people 

with the gift of courage to respond to your call.

Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things.

INSPIRE all of your disciples 

to mutual love and giving —

for vocations blossom in the 

good soil of faithful people.

INSTILL those in religious life, 

parish ministries, and families 

with the confidence and grace 

to invite others to embrace 

the bold and noble path of a life 

consecrated to you.

UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament,

so that we may cooperate with you 

in building your reign of mercy and truth, 

of justice and peace. 

Amen.

A prayer inspired by Pope Francis' message to the 51. World Prayer Day for vocations

Read the Pope's Letter to Religious on the occasion of the Year of the Consecrated life or the circular letter Rejoice! speaking of joy in the consecrated life.