Lord Jesus Christ,
You love Your church
and those called to share Your priesthood!
With our love and prayers,
we join You in asking our Heavenly Father
to continue to pour out His gifts of holiness,
compassion and ardent zeal
on your priests everywhere.
Inspire each of them
to offer his life as an "Ambassador of Christ",
bringing reconciliation and healing to the world.

Mary, Mother of all Priests,
inspire us to live in peace
and joy and pray this prayer with us.

Amen.