Prayer for Vocations (John Paul II)

Lord Jesus, once You called the first disciples in order to make them fishers of men. Continue to let Your sweet invitation resound today: “Come and follow Me!” Grant to young men and women the grace of responding promptly to Your voice. Sustain our bishops, priests and consecrated souls in their apostolic work. Give perseverance to our seminarians and to all who seek to fulfill the ideal of a life of total consecration to Your service. Enkindle in our communities a missionary zeal. Send, Lord, workers into Your fields and do not let mankind be lost because of a lack of pastors, missionaries and people dedicated to the cause of the Gospel.

Mary, Mother of the Church, model of every vocation, help us to answer “Yes” to the Lord who calls us to collaborate in the divine plan of salvation. Amen.

St. Pope John Paul II