Let us pray for our priests, that they may continue deepening their conversations with Jesus, sharing Him with all through worthy and holy celebration of the Sacraments, and being for all believers extensions of the voice, heart, hands and feet of Christ, which we all are also called to be by virtue of our shared baptism.

Photo shows Bishop Barber celebrating the Mass in the new chapel located at Vallambrosa Retreat Center on the memorial of Saint Monica, with Father Dennis McMenace and Oakland diocesan priests ordained the last 12 years concelebrating.

A Prayer for Priests

Heavenly Father, grant that our priests be strengthened and healed by the power of the Eucharist they celebrate. May the Word they proclaim give them courage and wisdom. We pray that all those whom they seek to serve may see in them the love and care of Jesus, our Eternal High Priest, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

Mary, Mother of the Church, look tenderly upon your sons, our priests.
St Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, pray for us all.

(For the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024)