Priests Sounding Board News
Submitted by VOTF Cleveland/Akron, OH

The attached prayer was used at the first priest sounding board sponsored by VOTF Cleveland/Akron, OH held at St. Rita in Solon and attended by three priests and about twenty members of VOTF.

Divine Grace, which always heals that which is infirm
and supplies that which is lacking,
has called our beloved brothers to sacred ministry.
Let us pray that they be confirmed and strengthened
With the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Fill them with grace and counsel, that they may love you
with all their hearts, all their minds, and all their strength.
Grant them irreproachable conduct, steadfast faith, and good works
so that they may help and guide your people with unselfish motivation.

Grant them wisdom, let their minds be sober and watchful,
so that they may be filled with works of healing and words of instruction. May
they teach your people in meekness and serve you in holiness
with an undivided mind and a willing soul.

May they be the light of your only begotten Son
that the word of your gospel may be spread
and your name may be glorified in every creature.

May they serve at your holy altar with pure hearts and good consciences.
Grant that they may prosper in all your commandments
and the keeping of your laws,
so that they may be able to minister joyfully on the day of your coming.

Jack Rakosky

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