O Loving and gracious God, Father of all, You call each of us by name and ask us to follow you. Send your grace upon those who answer your call daily by serving in the priesthood of Jesus Christ.
Your church is continually renewed by Your priests, who offer sacrificial lives dedicated to the Gospel. Open the hearts of young men to hear the voice of Jesus Christ as he says, "Come follow me."
Inspire the men you call to priesthood to discern Your Holy Will and to follow Christ by giving them the courage to lay down their lives for their friends.
May Mary, Our Mother and Mother of Priests, intercede for these men. We humby make this prayer through Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.