God, Father and Source of all that is good,
in every age and place,
You called forth women and men to consecrate their lives to You.
Cognizant of the privilege of this call
and its accompanying graces,
we praise and thank You
for the consecrated lives of priests,
sisters and brothers throughout the world
and in particular those living and serving within our own Diocese.
Your call to holiness extends to every man, woman and child.
May the goodness and holiness of those for whom we pray
serve as beacons lighting the path for all
who seek a closer walk with You.
We ask this of You, through Jesus, Your Son,
and in the power of the Holy Spirit,
One God dwelling in everlasting glory.

Amen.