The holiness of priests, the salvation of souls, and laborers for the Church.
English · 1911 source
Traditional prayer collection · 5 prayers
Traditional Prayers for the Church and Priests
Remember priests and the needs of the Church in your daily prayer. Ask for holy priests, laborers for the Church, light from the Holy Ghost, and St. Joseph’s protection.
Browse the prayersA place to begin
Begin with A Prayer for Priests, asking Jesus to make priests holy. The Prayer to the Holy Spirit for the Church asks for the Church’s protection and renewal in charity.
Begin with one prayer, or choose another below for your intention. Each prayer is given in full on its own page.
Prayers in this collection
St. Joseph’s protection for the Church and the Pope.
English · 1910 source
The Holy Ghost’s light, love, and guidance.
English and Latin · 1911 source
The Church’s protection and renewal in charity.
English · 1911 source
Mercy and the return of souls to Jesus.
English · 1911 source
Questions about this collection
Which prayer asks for the sanctification of priests?
A Prayer for Priests asks Jesus to make priests holy and give the Church worthy ministers. You can pray it for the priests who serve your parish and for priests throughout the Church.
Are the prayer words separate from the explanations?
Yes. The prayer keeps the wording of its traditional source. Notes about its meaning or use appear separately.
Historical sources
These prayers come from the books named below. Each prayer’s page links to its source. Notes explain unfamiliar older expressions where needed.
- With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911)
- The Raccolta: Collection of Indulgenced Prayers and Good Works (1910)