Most gracious Heavenly Father,
We thank you for our faithful priests and bishops,
whose spiritual fatherhood and example of fidelity,
self-sacrifice,
and devotion is so vital to the faith of your people.

May our spiritual fathers
be guided by the examples of Saints Peter and Paul,
all the Apostles and their saintly successors.
Give them valiant faith in the face of confusion and conflict,
hope in time of trouble and sorrow,
and steadfast love for you,
for their families,
and for all your people throughout the world.
May the light of your Truth
shine through their lives and their good works.

Assist all spiritual fathers,
that through your Grace
they may steadily grow in holiness
and in knowledge
and understanding of your Truth.
May they generously impart this knowledge
to those who rely on them.
Through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.