Novena for Priests
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God has given us priests in His Church to serve many important purposes for us and for our world. In His infinite wisdom, God gave us priests to be our spiritual guides on our journey through life on the way to heaven.
Through priests, God gives us the sacraments. Priests celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and they tell us in the sacrament of confession that God has forgiven us. Without priests, we would not be able to access the tremendous graces present in these sacraments.
Priests face many difficulties in their ministry. It is often very difficult to be a good and holy priest, especially in our modern society. Priests might struggle from loneliness, stress, burnout, and the pain of knowing others’ brokenness.
Let’s offer prayers in this Novena for Priests that God may bless and assist all priests in their important ministry.
Why Pray the Novena for Priests?
You can pray the Novena for Priests if your parish priest is in need of prayers for his ministry or his health. You can also pray the Novena for Priests for a priest you know at another parish who needs prayers.
Additionally, you can pray the Novena for Priests for a group of priests who needs prayers. You can pray this novena for priests of a certain diocese who are facing difficulties. Or you can pray the Novena for Priests to ask God to assist priests in a certain religious order.
You can also pray the Novena for Priests for all priests who are struggling with a certain difficulty or who are performing a certain ministry.
Novena for Priests Prayers
Novena for Priests - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need.
You gave us priests for many important purposes in the life of the Church. In our parish life, priests celebrate the sacraments for us, guide us spiritually, and help us to follow Your laws. Parish priests are in great need of our prayers.
Please help the priests of Your Church in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You bless and assist all parish priests as they carry out their important work for Your Church.
Help us to always appreciate the many ways priests bless us and guide us in our lives. Give them the grace to serve You and Your Church faithfully each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need.
You call many men and women to serve You in a special way in the religious life. Priests in religious orders face many particular challenges as they live out both their vows and their priestly ministry each day.
Please help the priests of Your Church in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You bless and assist all priests in religious orders as they carry out Your will and serve Your Church.
Help priests to do all that they can to carry out Your will each day. Give them the grace to grow in virtue and holiness at every opportunity You give them.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need.
You call each one of us to spread the Gospel to others. But You call some people to a more concentrated work of evangelization. Priests whom You have called to practice missionary work are in great need of Your grace and assistance.
Please help the priests of Your Church in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You bless and assist all priests who work as missionaries for Your Church.
Help them to always do all they can to bring souls to You each day of their lives. Give them the grace to follow Your call at every opportunity You give them.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need.
When You call men to serve You in the priesthood, You give them the opportunity to participate in Your saving work in a very special way. But many priests face difficulties in their vocation. Your grace can help all priests who are struggling with their vocation.
Please help the priests of Your Church in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You strengthen and assist all priests who are struggling with their priestly vocation.
Guide them so that they may always submit themselves fully to Your will in every circumstance. Give them the grace to trust You even when it is difficult.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need.
You know intimately the struggles that each one of us faces in our lives. You know what it means for us to suffer physical pain and bodily discomfort. Please offer relief and strength to those priests who are enduring the sufferings of problems with their health.
Please help the priests of Your Church in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You strengthen and assist all priests who are facing difficulties with their health.
Help them to always unite any and all sufferings they endure to Your sufferings on the cross. Give them the grace to grow closer to You in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need to serve You faithfully.
Your call to the priesthood is not always an easy one. Though it is an immense honor for men to serve Your Church as priests, the vocation often comes with many forms of suffering. As some priests struggle with mental or emotional strain, You can offer them the help they need.
Please help the priests of Your Church in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You strengthen and assist all priests who are struggling with mental or emotional difficulties.
Help them to always rely on You for all that they need. Give them the grace to submit all aspects of their lives fully to Your will.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need.
The work of a priest can be difficult at times, and many priests might gradually fall into lukewarmness as they practice their ministry. You call each of us to serve You with devotion, and You can help Your priests to grow in the fervor befitting their vocation.
Please help the priests of Your Church in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You help all of these men to grow in a holy spirit of fervor.
Help them to truly grow in friendship with You each day of their lives. Give them the grace to practice their faith with greater devotion at every opportunity You give them.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need.
You call each one of us to have a personal friendship with You. Any good work that we do should grow out of this friendship, as we base it in our love for You. Your priests are in great need of a strong friendship with You in order to carry out their ministry for Your Church.
Please help all priests in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You help all of Your priests to grow in true friendship with You.
Help them to always make their relationship with You their top priority. Give them the grace to do all things in their lives out of love for You.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Priests - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us priests. We ask You to give priests all of the graces and help they need to serve You and Your children well.
When You call men to serve You in the priesthood, they enter into a very special relationship with Your Church. Priests are in great need of a deep love for Your Church as they carry out their ministry of leading and guiding souls to You.
Please help all priests in their every need, and we particularly ask today that You help all priests to grow in deeper love for Your Church.
Help them to always do all they can to serve You and Your Church faithfully each day. Give them the grace to submit themselves fully to You and Your Church in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.