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Station of the Cross, Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh NC

"This being an Ember-day, fail not to pray for all the intentions of the Church in the institution of these days. One important object of your prayers should be, to beg a blessing upon all those who are at this time promoted to Holy Orders. God has ordained His Church to be provided with pastors for the good of the flock: beseech Him therefore to have mercy on all who at this time receive Holy Orders. Beg of Him to give them a spirit answerable to their function; that they may be a light to all those, who are to be under their charge. Pray to Him to give them a zeal for the good of souls, that they may be ready to do good to all, according to their necessities, and be prepared at all times to give their life for their flock." The Catholic Year, Fr. John Gother

Prayer for our Bishop:

O Jesus, Prince of Pastors, Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, give our bishops ................ all those virtues, which they need for their sanctification! May they watch over themselves and the entire flock, with which the Holy Spirit has entrusted them! Fill their hearts with Thine own Spirit! Give them faith, charity, wisdom and strength! Send them faithful co-laborers in the great work of saving and guiding souls! Make them shepherds after Thine own heart, living only for their holy office, fearing nobody but Thee, and hoping for nothing but Thee, in order that when Thou shalt come, to judge shepherds and flocks, they may obtain the unfading reward of eternal life! Amen Imprimatur: Most Rev. Vincent S. Waters, D.D. Raleigh, N.C. March 25, 1956

"The violence of the enemy is always directed against those priests who are most generous and most loyal.The more you are like your Divine Model, your Savior and your God, the more certainly will you be the target for the calumnies, the abuse and persecutions of the wicked." Revs. Jacques Nicolas et  P. Millet, S.J. (Jesus Living in the Priest: Considerations on the greatness and Holiness of the Priesthood)

Way of the Cross for Priests ( Especially for those who are suffering persecution)