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Archive of Prayers from Past Years
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Sunday, May 12, 2024
Just a quick reminder that if you know of a diocese with a prayers for priests calendar, please send the link or contact information so I can add them to our list. And if you know of priests to be added individually, send me their information. I will be adding that calendar in July.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 5/12 | Fr. Timothy Brown | Bp. Edmund J. Whalen New York NY |
| MONDAY 5/13 | Fr. Roman Caly | Bp. Gerald E. Wilderson Los Angeles CA |
| TUESDAY 5/14 | Fr. Brian Carpenter | Bp. J. Kendrick Williams Lexington KY |
| WEDNESDAY 5/15 | Fr. Joseph Catanise | Bp. Joseph A. Williams St. Paul-Minneapolis MN |
| THURSDAY 5/16 | Fr. Thomas Celso | International Bishops |
| FRIDAY 5/17 | Fr. Lee Chase | Bp. William J. Winter Pittsburgh PA |
| SATURDAY 5/18 | Fr. Jeffery Chichester | Bp. Michael G. Woost Cleveland OH |
This week’s prayer is adapted from a letter from St. Mother Teresa to priests:
Jesus, Your priests have said ‘yes’ to You and You have taken them at their word. You, the Word of God, became the poor one. And so they also experience this terrible emptiness. God cannot fill what is full – He can fill only emptiness – deep poverty – and their ‘yes’ is the beginning of being or becoming empty. It is not how much they really ‘have’ to give – but how empty they are – so that they can receive fully in their life and let You live Your life in them. You want to relive Your complete submission to the Father – may they allow You to do so. It does not matter what they feel but what You feel in them. Take their eyes from themselves and may they rejoice that they have nothing – that they are nothing – that they can do nothing. Let them give You a big smile – each time their nothingness frightens them. This is the poverty of You. They must let You live in them and through them in the world. May they cling to Our Lady for she too – before she could become full of grace – full of You – had to go through that darkness. “How could this be done…” but the moment she said ‘yes’ she had need to go in haste and give You to John and his family. Lead them to keep giving You to their people not by words – but by their example, by their being in love with You – by radiating Your holiness and spreading Your fragrance of love everywhere they go. Allow them to keep the joy of You as their strength – be happy and at peace, accept whatever You give – and give whatever You take with a big smile. They belong to You. May they let You be the victim and the priest in them. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Saturday, May 4, 2024
Today is the Feast of the Shroud of Turin. I had no idea. Pope Benedict XVI, called the Shroud “a truly mysterious image, which no human artistry was capable of producing. In some inexplicable way, it appeared imprinted upon cloth and claimed to show the true face of Christ, the crucified and risen Lord.” Pope St. John Paul II simply called it “an image of God’s love as well as of human sin.”
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 5/5 | Pope Francis | Bp. Ignatius C. Wang San Francisco CA |
| MONDAY 5/6 | Fr. Robert Bradler | Bp. Michael W. Warfel Great Falls-Billings MT |
| TUESDAY 5/7 | Fr. Alexander Bradshaw | Bp. William K. Weigand Sacramento CA |
| WEDNESDAY 5/8 | Deceased Priests | Bp. Gerald T. Walsh New York NY |
| THURSDAY 5/9 | Fr. Richard Brickler | Deceased Bishops |
| FRIDAY 5/10 | Fr. Philip Brockmyre | Abp. Thomas G. Wenski Miami FL |
| SATURDAY 5/11 | Fr. Michael Brown | Abp. John C. Wester Santa Fe NM |
This week’s prayer is adapted from an excerpt of “A Priest Forever” from In Love With the Church by St. Josemaria Escriva:
Dearest Father, the priestly vocation is invested with a dignity and greatness which has no equal on earth. You have ordered it that any respect and reverence which is shown to priests is not referred to them but to Jesus, by virtue of the Blood given to them to administer. Help us to not offend them, for by offending them we offend You. Keep them, too, faithful to their identity. The identity of the priest is that of Christ. This happens in a direct way by the virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders. We pray this in gratitude for our holy priests, and in petition for more men to answer Your call to the priesthood. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Happy Fifth Sunday of Easter.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 4/28 | All Missionaries | Bp. David J. Walkowiak Grand Rapids MI |
| MONDAY 4/29 | Basilian Fathers | Bp. James S. Wall Gallup NM |
| TUESDAY 4/30 | Fr. Dennis Bonsignore | Bp. Daniel F. Walsh Santa Rosa CA |
| WEDNESDAY 5/1 | Fr. Robert Bourcy | Bp. Gerald T. Walsh New York NY |
| THURSDAY 5/2 | Fr. James Boyle | Pope Francis |
| FRIDAY 5/3 | Vocations & Seminarians | Bp. Jeffrey J. Walsh Gaylord MI |
| SATURDAY 5/4 | Bp. Salvatore Matano | Bp. William John Waltersheid Pittsburgh PA |
This week’s prayer is from http://www.mprpapostolate.com:
Eternal Father, we lift up to you all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness and holiness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
Happy Feast of St. Mark the evangelist on Thursday.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 4/21 | Fr. Michael Bausch | Bp. Joe S. Vásquez Austin TX |
| MONDAY 4/22 | Fr. Peter Bayer | Bp. Austin A. Vetter Helena MT |
| TUESDAY 4/23 | Fr. Richard Beligotti | Abp. Allen H. Vigneron Detroit MI |
| WEDNESDAY 4/24 | Fr. Robert Beligotti | Bp. Gerald L. Vincke Salina KS |
| THURSDAY 4/25 | All Missionaries | Persecuted & Troubled Bishops |
| FRIDAY 4/26 | Fr. Sylvester Bioh | Abp. John G. Vlazny Portland OR |
| SATURDAY 4/27 | Fr. Paul Bonacci | Bp. William Wack CSC Pensacola-Tallahassee FL |
This week’s prayer is adapted from a prayer for vocation found on the Pontifical North American College website, https://www.pnac.org:
God our Father, life is Your gift to us. Through baptism, You invite us to share in the gift of our life in service to others. Be with our priests as they choose each day to show Your presence in our world. Give them the courage and generosity to respond to Your love, to Your call. Keep them close to you. Open the minds and hearts of many other men that they may accept Your challenge to build the Kingdom. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
Happy Feast of St. Bernadette Soubirous on Tuesday and St. Gianna Beretta Molla on Thursday.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 4/14 | Fr. Daniel E. White | Bp. Marc V. Trudeau Los Angeles CA |
| MONDAY 4/15 | Fr. Daniel L. White | Bp. James C. Timlin Scranton PA |
| TUESDAY 4/16 | Fr. Mitchell Zygadlo | Bp. Joseph J. Tyson Yakima WA |
| WEDNESDAY 4/17 | Fr. Anthony Amato | Bp. Peter J. Uglietto Boston MA |
| THURSDAY 4/18 | Fr. Ronald Antinarelli | International Bishops |
| FRIDAY 4/19 | Fr. Theodore Auble | Bp. Robert F. Vasa Santa Rosa CA |
| SATURDAY 4/20 | Fr. Victor Bartolotta | Bp. Joe S. Vásquez Austin TX |
This week’s prayer is adapted from one found on worksbyfaith.org:
Father, we know that our priests have the most important job in the world. More than a job; a calling from You. They also have the most powerful enemy trying to stop them from doing their work. Please help them remain strong in their vocation. We are all praying for our priests. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
Happy Divine Mercy Sunday!
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 4/7 | Pope Francis | Bp. Neil E. Tiedemann CP Brooklyn NY |
| MONDAY 4/8 | Fr. Michael Upson | Bp. James C. Timlin Scranton PA |
| TUESDAY 4/9 | Fr. Peter Van Lieshout | Card. Joseph William Tobin CSsR Newark NJ |
| WEDNESDAY 4/10 | Fr. Louis Vasile | Bp. Thomas J. Tobin Providence RI |
| THURSDAY 4/11 | Fr. Walter Wainwright | Deceased Bishops |
| FRIDAY 4/12 | Fr. Matthew Walter | Bp. David L. Toups Beaumont TX |
| SATURDAY 4/13 | Fr. Eugene Weis | Rev. John Nhan Tran Atlanta GA |
Tomorrow the priests of the Diocese of Rochester will begin their convocation of 2024. Our prayer this week is a repeat of one we prayed a couple of years ago during the convocation “season”. It is adapted from a song, “I Call You Brothers” and a prayer, “Prayer for Priestly Fraternity”, both by Fr. Bill Quinlivan. Thank you, again and as always, Fr. Bill!
When You call our priests ‘brothers’ You’re reminding them that, as with Your apostles, You go where they do. May all priests intercede for one another through trials. Help them to find fraternity, and trust You to keep them on Your path.
Lead them to speak Your Word and shine Your light. You have anointed them. Make them joyful servants, telling the world Your good news is true. Don’t let them forget Your plan, keep them in Your hands. Show them Your power, let them see what You can do. You make all things new.
Guide them to seek Your will, find Your peace, and pursue holy Mass. When they are humbled, broken and tired, pour Your Grace out on them. We pray they will always remember their ordination day. We’ll hear what You say when they walk Your way.
Call them to You for restoration, recreation and retreat, as You rested with Your first-called. A time in prayer can be so sweet.
Please bless their Convocation. Christ Jesus, You share Your ministry of service, sacrament and preaching the Word with our ordained brothers. Your commandment to love one another, Your example of prayer, ministry, meals and leisure with Your apostles, as well as Your teaching on fraternal correction, each give them ways to live as brothers. We praise You for the priests who already share holy friendship. Please continue to form them in Your image to celebrate their common call. Give courage to each of them to reach out to those struggling in their ministry or vocation. Make them attentive to brother priests suffering illness or the effects of aging. And may they joyfully welcome the newly ordained. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, March 31, 2024
Resurrexit, Sicut Dixit! Alleluia! He Is Risen, As He Said! Happy Easter!
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 3/31 | Fr. Martin Truong | Bp. David P. Talley Memphis TN |
| MONDAY 4/1 | Fr. Jeffrey Tunnicliff | Bp. James A. Tamayo Laredo TX |
| TUESDAY 4/2 | Fr. Michael Twardzik | Bp. Anthony B. Taylor Little Rock AR |
| WEDNESDAY 4/3 | Fr. Gary Tyman | Bp. Daniel E. Thomas Toledo OH |
| THURSDAY 4/4 | Deceased Priests | Pope Francis |
| FRIDAY 4/5 | Vocations & Seminarians | Bp. George Leo Thomas Las Vegas NV |
| SATURDAY 4/6 | Bp. Salvatore Matano | Abp. Charles C. Thompson Indianapolis IN |
Our prayer this week is adapted from some entries in the Holy Week edition of the Magnificat, as well as a meditation by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P.:
Most merciful Father, as our priests have celebrated the institution of the priesthood on Holy Thursday, please strengthen their resolve and perfect their efforts to live as an alter Christus, always thankful for their priesthood and for the supreme privilege of serving in holiness.
On the day of their priestly ordinations, they declared that they were resolved, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to discharge without fail the office of the priesthood in caring for Your flock; to celebrate Your mysteries faithfully and religiously as the Church has handed them down to us, for Your glory and our sanctification; and to exercise the ministry of the word worthily and wisely, preaching the Gospel and explaining the Catholic Faith.
We pray for them, that You may pour out Your gifts abundantly upon them, and keep them faithful as ministers of You, the High Priest, so that they may lead us to You, the source of salvation.
We pray also for our bishops, that they may be faithful to the apostolic office entrusted to them and that they may be made day by day a living and more perfect image of You, the Priest, the Good Shepherd, the Teacher and Servant of all.
May You keep us all in Your love and lead all of us, shepherds and flock, to eternal life. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Saturday, March 23, 2024
Tomorrow is Palm Sunday. Holy Week has arrived.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 3/24 | Deceased Priests | Bp. J. Mark Spalding Nashville TN |
| MONDAY 3/25 | All Deacons | Bp. F. Richard Spencer Military Services USA |
| TUESDAY 3/26 | Fr. Joseph Sasso | Msgr. Jeffrey N. Steenson Houston TX |
| WEDNESDAY 3/27 | Fr. Robert Schrader | Bp. J. Terry Steib SVD Memphis TN |
| THURSDAY 3/28 | Fr. James Schwartz | International Bishops |
| FRIDAY 3/29 | Fr. Felicjan Sierotowicz | Bp. Kenneth D. Steiner Portland OR |
| SATURDAY 3/30 | Fr. Louis Sirianni | Bp. Philipos Mar Stephanos Thottthil Elmont NY |
Our prayer this week:
God, this Holy Week we pray for all priests who announce Your Holy Word and celebrate the Sacraments of Christ, that they may be joyful witnesses of the mysteries they celebrate for us. We pray for all Parish priests that they may know the prayerful support of Your people as they teach, guide and sanctify us in Christ Jesus. And we pray for our priests that they may remain secure in their vocation and alive with the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, March 17, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Dia is Muire duit (“God and Mary be with you.”)
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 3/17 | Fr. George Smith | Bp. Richard F. Stika Knoxville TN |
| MONDAY 3/18 | Fr. William Spilly | Bp. Phillip F. Straling Reno NV |
| TUESDAY 3/19 | Fr. Edison Tayag | Bp. Joseph Strickland Tyler TX |
| WEDNESDAY 3/20 | Fr. David Tedesche | Bp. Gregory J. Studerus Newark NJ |
| THURSDAY 3/21 | Fr. Matthew Temple | Persecuted & Troubled Bishops |
| FRIDAY 3/22 | Fr. Paul Tomasso | Bp. Dennis J. Sullivan Camden NJ |
| SATURDAY 3/23 | Fr. Daniel Tormey | Bp. Kevin J. Sweeney Paterson NJ |
The prayer this week is adapted from the Prayer for the Faithful by St. Patrick:
May the Strength of God guide our priests. May the Power of God preserve them. May the Wisdom of God instruct them. May the Hand of God protect them. May the Way of God direct them. May the Shield of God defend them. May the Angels of God guard them against the evil one. May Christ be with them! May Christ be before them! May Christ be in them! Christ be over all! this day, O Lord, and forevermore. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, March 10, 2024
A joyous Laetare Sunday!
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 3/10 | Fr. Leo Reinhardt | Bp. William S. Skylstad Spokane WA |
| MONDAY 3/11 | Fr. Robert Ring | Bp. Edward J. Slattery Tulsa OK |
| TUESDAY 3/12 | Fr. Marc Roselli | Bp. Peter L. Smith Portland OR |
| WEDNESDAY 3/13 | Fr. Daniel Ruiz | Bp. Oscar Azarcon Solis Salt Lake City UT |
| THURSDAY 3/14 | Fr. Sriram Sadhanala | Deceased Bishops |
| FRIDAY 3/15 | Fr. Carlos Sanchez | Abp. Stefan Soroka Philadelphia PA |
| SATURDAY 3/16 | All Missionaries | Bp. Jaime Soto Sacramento CA |
The prayer this week is adapted from one I found on the website for the Diocese of Providence, https://dioceseofprovidence.org/:
Loving Creator, we feel the pace quicken, the time draw near. Fill our priests with joy as we move toward Easter and the promised reconciliation with You. Teach them to follow the example of Your Son, to be worthy of being called His people: Christ-ians, and holy priests. Help them to live each day as He did, turning hatred to love and conflict to peace. We await the new life with eagerness, faith and a deep gratitude. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
I hope you are all having a fruitful Lenten season. We were blessed with a wonderful Holy Hour of Scripture and meditative Lenten music.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 3/3 | Pope Francis | Bp. Bernard E. (Ned) Shlesinger III Atlanta GA |
| MONDAY 3/4 | Fr. Malachy Nwosu | Bp. Joseph M. Siegel Evansville IN |
| TUESDAY 3/5 | Fr. John Omboga | Bp. Larry Silva Honolulu HI |
| WEDNESDAY 3/6 | Fr. Edward Palumbos | Bp. Michael J. Sis San Angelo TX |
| THURSDAY 3/7 | Fr. Pius Pathmarajah | Pope Francis |
| FRIDAY 3/8 | Fr. Jorge Ramirez | Bp. Richard J. Sklba Milwaukee WI |
| SATURDAY 3/9 | Fr. John Reif | Abp. William C. Skurla Pittsburgh PA |
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of St. Casimir. Our prayer this week is adapted from one found on https://columban.org:
O God, who preserved Your servant Casimir constant and faithful in Your service amidst the delights of a court, and the attractive allurements of the world, grant, we ask You, that by his intercession Your priests may despise the transitory things of the world and eagerly pursue things that are eternal, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, February 25, 2024
Happy Second Week of Lent.
Beginning on July 1st of this year, I will be starting a calendar of priests whose dioceses do not have a prayer calendar. If you are such a priest, or you know of a priest, please send them their name and diocese. I’ll be adding names for the next couple of months.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 2/25 | Fr. Thomas Nellis | Bp. Mark J. Seitx El Paso TX |
| MONDAY 2/26 | All Deacons | Bp. Timothy C. Senior Philadelphia PA |
| TUESDAY 2/27 | Fr. Timothy Niven | Bp. Arthur J. Serratelli Paterson NJ |
| WEDNESDAY 2/28 | Fr. Symon Peter Ntaiyia | Bp. Carlos A. Sevilla SJ Yakima WA |
| THURSDAY 2/29 | Inactive & Sabbatical | Bp. Enamel H. Shaleta San Diego CA |
| FRIDAY 3/1 | Vocations & Seminarians | Abp. Michael J. Sheehan Santa Fe NM |
| SATURDAY 3/2 | Bp. Salvatore Matano | Bp. Gilbert I. Sheldon Steubenville OH |
Our prayer this week is adapted from 1Peter 5:1-4, the first reading from the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, which we just celebrated this past Thursday:
Father, we pray that the priests among us, as witnesses to the sufferings of Christ and who have a share in the glory to be revealed, tend Your flock that you have given them, overseeing not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful profit but eagerly. May they not lord it over those assigned to them by You, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, present to them them unfading crown of glory. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, February 18, 2024
Happy Feast of St. Peter Damian on Wednesday and St. Polycarp on Friday this week.
Before we start the prayers for priests, there is a correction to the link for the novena to St. Martha. Please use https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-martha-novena. I apologize for the confusion.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 2/18 | Fr. Justin Miller | Bp. Stanley G. Schlarman Dodge City KS |
| MONDAY 2/19 | Fr. William Moorby | Bp. Alfred A. Schlert Allentown PA |
| TUESDAY 2/20 | Fr. Peter Morello | Abp. Dennis M. Schnurr Cincinnati OH |
| WEDNESDAY 2/21 | Fr. Peter Mottola | Bp. James T, Schuerman Milwaukee WI |
| THURSDAY 2/22 | Fr. Anthony Mugavero | Persecuted & Troubled Bishops |
| FRIDAY 2/23 | Fr. Thomas Mull | Bp. Frank Schuster Seattle WA |
| SATURDAY 2/24 | Fr. John Mulligan | Abp. Roger L. Schwietz OMI Anchorage AK |
Our prayer thisweek is adapted from prayers for the intercession of these great saints:
Dear Heavenly Father, in Peter Damian You gave Your Church the gift of a brave and holy man, who forsook the temptations of the world and sought to pursue only the things of heaven. You inspired him to follow in the footsteps of Your Son, Who was unafraid to correct the Pharisees and high priests of His own time. Grant that through Damian’s intercession, our priests may have the humility to accept their roles as faithful servants of Your Divine Son, and may strive to follow His example of courage, humility, and especially willingness to embrace suffering. Give them the strength to offer their suffering for their growth in holiness, for the holiness and renewal of the priesthood, and for the liberty and exaltation of Holy Mother Church.
God of all creation, You gave Your bishop Polycarp the privilege of being counted among the saints who gave their lives in faithful witness to the gospel. May his prayers give our priests the courage to share with him the cup of suffering and to rise to eternal glory.
We ask these things through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God’s peace,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Monday, February 12, 2024
Minor technical difficulties yesterday, so here is this week’s prayers
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 2/11 | All Missionaries | Bp. Nicholas J. Samra Newton MA |
| MONDAY 2/12 | Fr. William McGrath | Bp. Paul R. Sanchez Brooklyn NY |
| TUESDAY 2/13 | Fr. Kevin McKenna | Bp. Michael A. Saporito Newark NJ |
| WEDNESDAY 2/14 | Deceased Priests | Abp. J. Peter Sartain Seattle WA |
| THURSDAY 2/15 | Fr. Daniel McMullin | International Bishops |
| FRIDAY 2/16 | Fr. Michael Merritt | Bp. Joseph M. Sartoris Los Angeles CA |
| SATURDAY 2/17 | Fr. William Michatek | Bp. Edward B. Scharfenberger Albany NY |
Our prayer this week is adapted from the Anima Christi found in a video on the website for the Archdiocese of Atlanta (if you would like to see the video, you may view it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aih2gh734vw):
Soul of Christ, sanctify him. Remind him, Lord, that their priesthood is Your priesthood. Make him not only to love, but able to love as You do.
Body of Christ, save him. Feed him, too, with Yourself when he feeds us.
Blood from the side of Christ, inebriate him. Make him available to all who thirst for souls and drink Your cup to the full, Lord, both of joy and sorrow.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Renew the vows of his baptism, Lord; the grace of his confirmation and the promises of his ordination0
Passion of Christ, strengthen him. Nail him to the cross, Lord, with You so that he cannot fall down.
Remind him that by sharing in Your suffering he will also share in Your Resurrection.
O good Jesus, hear him. Listen, Lord, when he asks for Your help when he knows not what to do.
Within your wounds hide him. Heal him, Lord. He is but a man. Preserve him from those things that would destroy his priesthood,
Suffer him not to be separated from you. Keep him in the palm of Your hand. Secure him in the unity of the Eucharist, at one with You, Lord, and Your Church.
From the evil one, defend him. Guard and defend him from Satan and his evil ones would devour him and scatter his flock
In the hour of their death, call him and bid him come to You, that with your angels and saints they may praise You for all eternity. Having led others, himself he cannot save. Lord be with him to the end. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God bless,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Happy Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I also ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Bp. Mario E. Dorsonville-Rodríguez of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, who passed away unexpectedly of medical complications on January 19.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 2/4 | Pope Francis | Bp. Peter A. Rosazza Hartford CT |
| MONDAY 2/5 | Fr. Joseph Martuscello | Abp. Mitchell Thomas Rozanski St. Louis MO |
| TUESDAY 2/6 | Fr. Joseph Marcoux | Abp. Paul F. Russell Detroit MI |
| WEDNESDAY 2/7 | Fr. Lance Gonyo | Bp. Sylvester D. Ryan Monterey CA |
| THURSDAY 2/8 | Fr. Joseph Maurici | Deceased Bishops |
| FRIDAY 2/9 | Fr. Michael Mayer | Bp. Alexander Salazar Los Angeles CA |
| SATURDAY 2/10 | Fr. Joseph McCaffrey | Abp. Alexander K. Sample Portland OR |
Our prayer this week:
Heavenly Father, we know that being a Catholic priest in the 21st century is not an easy task. Priests in the English-speaking world are generally not viewed favorably by the secular culture, and are constantly under suspicion. Furthermore, parish priests in particular are often alone, living in an old rectory, in charge of 3-4 parishes, miles away from the nearest brother priest. They are growing older, and some things aren’t as easy as they once were. This type of isolation can often lead to an increase in spiritual attacks, where a priest starts to doubt his vocation and turn inward to seek consolation from his own vices. With this in mind, we pray that they are strengthened to persevere, and comforted in their illnesses and loneliness. May parishioners care for them as they would their own fathers, for that is in fact who they are for us.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God bless,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, January 28, 2024
Happy Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor of the Church!
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 1/28 | Fr. Christopher Linsler | Bp. Mark S. Rivituso St. Louis MO |
| MONDAY 1/29 | Fr. Frank Lioi | Abp. Tomas J. Rodi Mobile AL |
| TUESDAY 1/30 | Fr. John Loncle | Bp. Jorge H. Rodríguez Denver CO |
| WEDNESDAY 1/31 | Fr. Bernard Maloney | Bp. Plácido Rodríguez CFM Lubbock TX |
| THURSDAY 2/1 | Fr. Kevin Manara | Pope Francis |
| FRIDAY 2/2 | Vocations & Seminarians | Bp. Alberto Rojas San Bernardino CA |
| SATURDAY 2/3 | Bp. Salvatore Matano | Bp. Luis M. Romero Fernandez M.ID. Rockville Centre NY |
This week’s prayer is adapted from a prayer before Mass by St. Thomas Aquinas:
Almighty and everlasting God, behold our priests come to the Sacrament of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. They come as those infirm to the physician of life, as those unclean to the fountain of mercy, as those blind to the light of everlasting brightness, as one poor and needy to the Lord of heaven and earth.
Therefore we implore the abundance of Thy measureless bounty that Thou wouldst vouchsafe to heal their infirmity, wash their uncleanness, enlighten their blindness, enrich their poverty and clothe their nakedness, that they may consecrate and receive the Bread of Angels, the King of kings, the Lord of lords, with such reverence and humility, with such sorrow and devotion, with such purity and faith, with such purpose and intention as may be profitable to their souls’ salvation.
Grant unto them, we pray, the grace of receiving not only the Sacrament of our Lord’s Body and Blood, but also the grace and power of the Sacrament. O most gracious God, grant them so to receive the Body of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, which He took from the Virgin Mary, as to merit to be incorporated into His Mystical Body,and to be numbered amongst His members.
O most loving Father, give them grace to behold forever Thy beloved Son with His face at last unveiled, whom they purpose to receive under the sacramental veil here below.
Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God bless,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, January 21, 2024
Happy Third Sunday in Ordinary Time!
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 1/21 | Fr. William Laird | Bp. Francis R. Reiss Detroit MI |
| MONDAY 1/22 | Fr. Steven Lape | Bp. Kevin C. Rhoades Fort Wayne-South Bend IN |
| TUESDAY 1/23 | Fr. Charles Latus | Bp. John H. Ricard SSJ Pensacola-Tallahassee FL |
| WEDNESDAY 1/24 | Fr. John Lawlor | Bp. Edward M. Rice Springfield-Cape Girardeau MO |
| THURSDAY 1/25 | All Missionaries | Persecuted & Troubled Bishops |
| FRIDAY 1/26 | Fr. William Leone | Bp. David L. Ricken Green Bay WI |
| SATURDAY 1/27 | Fr. Steven Lewis | Card. Justin F. Rigali Philadelphia PA |
Our prayer this week is inspired by a prayer for conversion found on www.catholicdigest.com:
O blessed apostle, St. Paul, greatest of all converts, who labored unceasingly for the conversion of other souls, inspire our priests with the ardor of your zeal that they may pray and work for the conversion of our brethren, redeemed in the blood of Christ but not as yet blessed with the full light of His truth. Mindful of the loving concern of the Divine Shepherd for the salvation of any outside of His fold, or those misunderstanding the truth, we beg your intercession for our priests, especially those who need to increase their strength of conviction for propagating the true faith.
May God, the Holy Spirit from whom alone the gift of fidelity to the Gospel can come, hear our humble prayers and thus enable our priests to share with others the riches of the heritage of faith through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God bless,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, January 14, 2024
Happy Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 1/14 | Fr. Robert Kennedy | Bp. John M. Quinn Winona-Rochester MN |
| MONDAY 1/15 | Fr. Ray Kiggins | Bp. Stephen Raica Birmingham AL |
| TUESDAY 1/16 | Fr. Stephen Kraus | Bp. Ricardo Ramírez CSB Las Cruces NM |
| WEDNESDAY 1/17 | Fr. Robert Kreckel | Bp. George J. Rassas Chicago IL |
| THURSDAY 1/18 | Fr. Gerard Krieg | International Bishops |
| FRIDAY 1/19 | Fr. Scott Kubinski | Bp. Robert P. Reed Boston MA |
| SATURDAY 1/20 | All Deacons | Bp. Daniel P. Reilly Worcester MA |
This week’s prayer:
God, please bless all priests who speak, teach, and proclaim the raw, unfiltered truth, and keep or return them to the narrow road. May You continue to allow them to serve as mouthpieces to the world for Your Glory! We thank You for speaking the truth through them. We definitely need more Catholic priests to stand up and be counted. If they do that, the churches will be full again. Provide us with wonderful shepherds who are not afraid to guide the flock You have entrusted to them, to take care of and lead them to salvation. Protect all of your brave and faithful shepherds.
A true father tells his children what needs to be heard, not just what they like to hear. May the Holy Spirit continue to fill their hearts and minds to continue to help us in this journey, and may every priest be filled and guided as well to help and save all the souls before we expire in this world. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God bless,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Sunday, January 7, 2024
Happy Epiphany of the Lord!
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 12/31 | Pope Francis | Bp. Lawrence T. Persico Erie PA |
| MONDAY 1/1 | Fr. James Jaeger | Bp. Michael D. Pfeifer OMI San Angelo TX |
| TUESDAY 1/2 | Fr. Philip Judge | Bp. Lee Anthony Piché St. Paul-Minneapolis MN |
| WEDNESDAY 1/3 | Fr. Stanley Kacprzak | Bp. Erik T. Pohlmeier St. Augustine FL |
| THURSDAY 1/4 | Fr. Stephen Karani | Deceased Bishops |
| FRIDAY 1/5 | Deceased Priests | Bp. James P. Powers Superior WI |
| SATURDAY 1/6 | Fr. Aaron Kelly | Bp. Glen J. Provost Lake Charles LA |
Our prayer this week is adapted from http://www.faithandworship.com, and from Prayers of the Faithful from the Diocese of Clifton in the West of England:
Almighty God, You have gifted the Church through the goodness of your Grace with priests to be Your hands and do Your work, to be Your voice and share Your words, to bring healing to a fallen world and to help make broken lives whole. You have gifted Your priests, with the blessings of Your Spirit, the power to transform lives and make all things new. Now may their hearts receive, their mouths proclaim, their hands prepare for service, that the love that they have known might overflow the lives they live and pour into the hearts of others, that all might receive Your Grace, Your renewing Spirit and Your love. We pray for our priests to have confidence to share Your Word with others and for the opportunity to proclaim it. Forgive their reluctance, their timidity. We pray for them to have wisdom to know what should be said and the moment in which to say it. Forgive them their reticence, their anxiety. We pray they have knowledge of the fullness of Your Grace and the willingness to live it. Forgive any of their ignorance or self-reliance. Be the center of all they are, the Light by which they walk, the blessing they bring to others.
On this Feast of the Epiphany, when the light of Christ was revealed to all the nations of the world, we turn to You, our Father, confident that You will hear and answer our prayers: For all of our priests who are seeking meaning and purpose in their lives that, at the end of their searching, they will come to recognize Christ as the source of wisdom and light in the world. For our parishes, that they will be strong communities, built on love, and powerful witnesses to Your presence. For all priests who are sick or suffering, neglected or bereaved, that the light of Christ will lead them out of darkness. Father of light, today you reveal to people of faith your Word made flesh. Your light is strong, Your love is sure. Draw them beyond the limits of this world into Your eternal life. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God bless,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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Saturday, December 30, 2023
Merry 6th Day of Christmas!
The priests we are praying for in the Diocese of Rochester this week, and the bishops we are praying for in the United States, are:
| PRIESTS | BISHOPS | |
| SUNDAY 12/31 | All Missionaries | Bp. Stephen D. Parkes Savannah GA |
| MONDAY 1/1 | Fr. Peter Helfrich | Bp. Richard E. Pates Des Moines IA |
| TUESDAY 1/2 | Fr. James Hewes | Bp. John Stephen Pazak CSsR Phoenix AZ |
| WEDNESDAY 1/3 | Fr. Alfred Hicks | Bp. Joseph A. Pepe Las Vegas NV |
| THURSDAY 1/4 | Fr. Daniel Holland | Pope Francis |
| FRIDAY 1/5 | Vocations & Seminarians | Abp. Nelson J. Pérez Philadelphia PA |
| SATURDAY 1/6 | Bp. Salvatore Matano | Bp. Joseph N. Perry Chicago IL |
Our prayer this week is adapted from Entering the New Year by Vinita Hampton Wright:
God of all time, help our priests enter the New Year quietly, thoughtful of who they are to themselves and to others, mindful that their steps make an impact and their words carry power. May they walk gently. May they speak only after they have listened well.
Creator of all life, help them enter the New Year reverently, aware that You have endowed every person and habitat with beauty and purpose. May they regard the world with tenderness. May they honor rather than destroy.
Lover of all souls, help them enter the New Year joyfully, willing to laugh and dance and dream, remembering their many gifts with thanks and looking forward to blessings yet to come.
May they welcome Your lavish love. May they cast off the small, vindictive god our fears have made. May the grace and peace of Christ bless them now and in the days ahead. Amen.
Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, pray for our priests.
God bless,
Laurie
https://prayersforpriests.com
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We began this ministry in May of 2019. Here are links to the archived prayer messages.
Prayers 2023
Prayers 2022
Prayers 2021
Prayers 2020
Prayers 2019
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