Pray

I would never tire of trying to explain to them if I thought I could in some way manage to do so; thus I will say a thousand foolish things in order that I might at times succeed and that we might give great praise to the Lord.“ (The Interior Castle) -- St. Teresa of Avila

Today's Special Intentions

Prayer for Avilas

God of Love,
we earnestly pray
that You instill in the Avilas of the Diocese of Cleveland
an intense realization of our responsibility
to fulfill, by prayer and action,
Christ's commission to spread the faith.

Lord Jesus,
may we bring to Your service
all that we are,
generously responding to the inspirations of Your Spirit.

Holy Spirit,
make us faithful to our commitment
to participate in the ministry of the Church,
and grant us the grace needed to accomplish this
in a way that gives glory to the Holy Trinity.

Holy Mystery,
help us, as Avilas,
to call forth from our faith community,
men and women to serve Your Church
as sisters, brothers, deacons and priests.
Grant us the grace to represent You effectively
in our world today. Amen.

A Prayer for All Priests

Eternal Father, I lift up to You all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness and holiness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.