Bishop Marling's Prayer for Vocations

O Lord, Jesus Christ, we pray You to prompt more of our young men and women with the desire to serve You as priests, brothers and sisters. Grant to more of our young people a spirit of willing sacrifice that will lead them to dedicate their lives to Your service. Give to fathers and mothers a deep faith and an apostolic spirit, that by their example they may inspire their children to serve You in the Priesthood or in the religious life. Give us all the strength and courage to do Your Holy Will. Amen.

+Bishop Joseph M. Marling C.PP.S.
Founding bishop of Jefferson City