Create a Chalice
Display a special chalice in your home to remind you to pray for vocations to the priesthood. Here are some ways to create a chalice:
Place it on a shelf or in your family prayer space so that you can see it.
Prayer for Priests
Today, we pray for those who serve as priests and those who are called to the priesthood.
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
Bless those who are discerning a call to the priesthood.
Give them models to turn to and guide their steps.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
Adapted from https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prayer-for-priests
The chalice is a cup the priest uses at Mass to consecrate the wine and turn it into the Blood of Christ. Describe the chalice that is used at your church. Why is it so special?
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