Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish

This prayer can be the framework of a beautiful rhythm of intercession that includes both recurring elements and those that reflect specific weekly changes in the priest’s life. Since prayers are offered every week by any given Seven Sister, her prayers need only cover the priest’s needs of that day and the days of the upcoming week!

I.  O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold, I knock, I seek and I ask for the grace of… (name your request).
Suggested intention: the physical needs of the priest
Examples: Proper nutrition and rest. Safety and regularity in exercising.  If called to fast, fidelity to fasting. If summoned in wee hours for pastoral care, alertness, safety in travel, ability to rest later in day. Prayers for current/chronic health issue(s)/challenge(s) if shared by pastor (e.g. cancer/diabetes/heart condition/impending surgery/broken bone, etc.)
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You. 

II.  O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in My name, He will give it to you.” Behold, in Your name, I ask the Father for the grace of… (name your request).

Suggested intention: the emotional/social needs of the priest
Examples: Healthy, godly friendships and recreational activities. If otherwise, may God intervene to heal, bring order to them or disband. Fraternal support from his brother priests. Prudence in time management, boundaries, delegation of tasks to others. Support from staff/congregation in shepherding the parish. Professional help if/when needed.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

III. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.” Encouraged by Your infallible words I now ask for the of… (name your request).
Suggested intention: the spiritual needs of the priest
Examples: Deepening devotion to Our Lady (This intention is offered every Seven Sister Holy Hour). God’s will and way. Fidelity to daily Divine Office and whatever specific devotions Our Lord has called this pastor to embrace (NOTE: no need for Seven Sister to know what these devotions are). Personal encounter with Jesus in each Mass celebrated this week.  Growth in life of the Beatitudes, specific virtues (may name each week). Loyalty to Magisterium, Scripture, proper celebration of the sacraments. Counsel of the Holy Spirit during Confessions heard this week. Fidelity to prep time for homilies, inspiration and guidance in his preaching. Deepening of the graces of the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Our Father….Hail Mary….Glory Be…
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You. 

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of You, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your tender Mother and ours.
Hail, Holy Queen…
St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

                                                                        

O Jesus, eternal Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart, where none may touch them.  Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Your Sacred Body.  Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with your Precious Blood.  Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of the priesthood.  Let Your holy love surround them and shield them from the world’s contagion.  Bless their labors with abundant fruit and may the souls to whom they minister be their joy and  consolation here and in heaven  their beautiful and everlasting crown.  Amen.

                                                                           

O my Jesus, I beg You on behalf of the whole Church: Grant it love and the light of Your Spirit, and give power to the words of priests so hardened hearts may be brought to repentance and return to You, O Lord. Lord, give us holy priests; you yourself maintain them in holiness. O Divine and Great High Priest, may the power of Your mercy accompany them everywhere and protect them from the devil’s traps and snares which are continually being set for the souls of priests. May the power of Your mercy, O Lord, shatter and bring to naught all that might tarnish the sanctity of priests, for You can do all things.