Vocation Cross Prayer

O loving and gracious God,
Father of all,
you bless your people
in every time and season
and provide for their needs
through your providential care.
Your Church is continually in need
of priests, sisters and brothers
to offer themselves
in the service of the gospel
by lives of dedicated love.

Open the hearts of your sons and daughters
to listen to your call in their lives.
Give them the gift of understanding
to discern your invitation
to serve you and your Church.

Give them the gift of courage to follow your call.
May they have the spirit of young Samuel
who found fulfillment in his life
when he said to you,
"Speak Lord, for your servant is listening."
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.