Holy Hour for Vocations April 25, 2021

Opening Prayers Examen In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Come Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind with your wisdom, Spirit. Amen. inflame my soul with your love, and guide me to a sincere conversion of heart. May the Heart of in the most blessed Sacrament be praised, adored, and loved at every moment in all the Act of Love and Reparation tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time. Lord Jesus, present in the Eucharist, we adore you, we love you, and we thank you. Open our hearts in Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit gratitude, for you are faithfulness and love. Send us your as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world Spirit so that we may always be your faithful spouses, without end. Amen. animated by the Father’s merciful love revealed in your Spiritual Communion pierced Heart. Lord Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Eucharist. I adore you, I love you. Come into my heart, I pray. We offer ourselves to you in reparation for our faults; for the offenses committed against the Sacrament of your Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament love; for your people’s ingratitude, indifference, and Shepherd of My Heart rejection of , the Blessed Mary, and the Church; and for violations against human dignity. My shepherd is the Lord, for nothing shall I want; green are the pastures where I'm led to repose. Grant that we may learn to recognize you and serve you Near waters still and deep God will refresh my soul. with attentive love in the wounded members of your I am led onward in ways true to the Name. Body. Make us signs of your goodness and mercy and may we collaborate with the Church, like the first Refrain Apostles, in your work of salvation. Amen. Guide me, O shepherd of my heart; lead me homeward through the dark, into everlasting day. Prayer for the of Blessed Clelia Show me the way of truth and light; Lord Jesus, you made Blessed Clelia a steadfast apostle keep me always in your sight. of the love of your most holy Heart and a lover of the May my life never part from the shepherd of my heart. Father’s will throughout her life of continual trial.

If I should walk one day into the vale of darkness, You filled her with humble trust, the key that opens the no evil shall I fear with God at my side. treasures of your infinite mercy. We ask you to glorify There with your crook and staff you give me strength and her here on earth so that the beauty of her holiness comfort; might draw us to your most gentle Heart, her you spread a banquet in the sight of my foes. intercession assist us on our journey toward the ultimate good, and her example awaken in us the desire to see Refrain our triune God known, loved, and served. Amen. Prayer for Vocations Evening Prayer O Jesus, sent by the Father to reveal his merciful love, give to God, + come to my assistance. your Church and to our Congregation the gift of young – Lord, make haste to help me. people who are ready to follow the way of holiness and to be among your people a sign of your renewing and saving Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy presence. Holy Virgin, Mother of the Redeemer, you who Spirit: pondered his word in the depth of your heart, sustain – as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. families and faith communities with your motherly Amen. Alleluia. intercession that they may help young people to generously answer the call of the Lord. Amen. HYMN At the Lamb’s high feast we sing Prayer for the Eighteenth General Chapter Praise to our victorious King, O Most Holy Trinity, He has washed us in the tide womb of love that creates, unites and enlivens, Flowing from his wounded side; we entrust to you the Eighteenth General Chapter Praise we him, whose love divine of the Apostles of the of Jesus, Gives his sacred blood for wine, our religious Family. Gives his body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. Father of mercy, You created the world with wisdom and love Ant. 1 Seek the things that are above where Christ is and made us capable of knowing and loving You seated at God’s right hand, alleluia. with the freedom of the children of God; fill us with joy in knowing that we are your daughters Psalm 110:1-5, 7 and give us the desire to enter into communion with one The Lord’s revelation to my Master: another. “Sit on my right: your foes I will put beneath your feet." Son and Redeemer of mankind, luminous Face of the Father, The Lord will wield from Zion in your gentle and humble heart your scepter of power: You have taught us the Gospel of reconciliation; rule in the midst of all your foes. help us to respond to the love with which you have "loved us first" A prince from the day of your birth by showing heartfelt charity to the poor among us. on the holy mountains; from the womb before the dawn I begot you. Spirit of truth, sanctify the Church with abundant fruits of goodness; The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change. sustain us in our prayer for this General Chapter, “You are a priest for ever, teach us to love with the Heart of Christ a priest like of old.” and to see with the eyes of our Foundress.

The Master standing at your right hand Blessed Clelia Merloni, will shatter kings in the day of his great wrath. intercede for us, so that we might remain Apostles of the love of God "not only in name but in the true spirit of the He shall drink from the stream by the wayside first Apostles." and therefore he shall lift up his head. Amen. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Seek the things that are above where Christ is seated at Ant. In the darkness he dawns: a light for upright God’s right hand, alleluia. hearts, alleluia.

Psalm Prayer Psalm Prayer Father, we ask you to give us victory and peace. In Jesus Lord God, you are the eternal light which illumines the Christ, our Lord and King, we are already seated at your right hearts of good people. Help us to love you, to rejoice hand. We look forward to praising you in the fellowship of all in your glory, and so to live in this world as to avoid your in our heavenly homeland. harsh judgment in the next. May we come to see the light of your countenance. Ant. 2 In the darkness he dawns: a light for upright hearts, alleluia. Ant. 3 Alleluia, salvation, glory and power to our God, alleluia. Psalm 112 Happy the man who fears the Lord, Canticle: See Revelation 19:1-7 who takes delight in all his commands. His sons will be powerful on earth; Alleluia. the children of the upright are blessed. Salvation, glory, and power to our God: (Alleluia.) Riches and wealth are in his house; his judgments are honest and true. his justice stands firm for ever. Alleluia (alleluia). He is a light in the darkness for the upright: he is generous, merciful and just. Alleluia. Sing praise to our God, all you his servants, The good man takes pity and lends, (Alleluia.) he conducts his affairs with honor. all who worship him reverently, great and small. The just man will never waver: Alleluia (alleluia). he will be remembered for ever. Alleluia. He has no fear of evil news; The Lord our all-powerful God is King; with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord. (Alleluia.) With a steadfast heart he will not fear; Let us rejoice, sing praise, and give him glory. he will see the downfall of his foes. Alleluia (alleluia).

Open-handed, he gives to the poor; Alleluia. his justice stands firm for ever. The wedding feast of the Lamb has begun, His head will be raised in glory. (Alleluia.) and his bride is prepared to welcome him. The wicked man sees and is angry, Alleluia (alleluia). grinds his teeth and fades away; the desire of the wicked leads to doom. Alleluia. GOSPEL CANTICLE Glory to the Father, and to the Son, Ant. My sheep will hear my voice. I, their Lord, know (Alleluia.) them, alleluia. and to the Holy Spirit: Alleluia (alleluia). Canticle of Mary - Luke 1:46-55

Alleluia. Refrain As it was in the beginning, is now, My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord (Alleluia.) My spirit sings of God who fills my heart and will be forever. Amen. The Lord has smiled upon my lowliness Alleluia (alleluia). By heaven's grace I carry in my flesh God my Savior

Ant. Alleluia, salvation, glory and power to our God, Nations of the earth, indeed shall call me blest alleluia. The mighty God has done great things for me The Lord has raised the lowly from the dust; the kings of earth shall tumble from their thrones READING - , Teacher "I will bind up the injured," he says; "I will heal the sick; I Refrain will bring back the strays and pasture them on my holy mountain." These are the promises of the Good Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel Shepherd... whose love shall reach beyond the bounds of time The Lord has filled the hungry with good things, Such is our Teacher, both good and just. He said he had and sent the proud away with empty hands not come to be served but to serve, and so the gospel shows him tired out, he who labored for our sake and Refrain promised, "to give his life as a ransom for many," a thing which, as he said, only the Good Shepherd will do. God will not forget the promise made of old to until to end of time How bountiful the giver who for our sake gives his most The Lord restores the hope of Israel precious possession, his own life! He is a real benefactor Our eyes have seen the saving hand of God and friend, who desired to be our brother when he might have been our Lord, and who in his goodness went so far Refrain as to die for us. Ant. My sheep will hear my voice. I, their Lord, know them, alleluia. RESPONSORY The Lord is risen, alleluia, alleluia. INTERCESSIONS – The Lord is risen, alleluia, alleluia. God the Father raised Christ from the dead and exalted him at his right hand. Let us pray to the He has appeared to Simon, Father, saying: – alleluia, alleluia. Through Christ in glory, watch over your people, Lord. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Righteous Father, you lifted Jesus above the earth – The Lord is risen, alleluia, alleluia. through the triumph of the cross, – may all things be lifted up in him. Through your Son in glory send the Holy Spirit upon the Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament Church, (at the conclusion of Holy Hour) – that it may be the sacrament of unity for the whole Sing with all the sons of glory, human race. Sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story, You have brought a new family into being through water To the former days belong. and the Holy Spirit, All around the clouds are breaking, – keep them faithful to their , and bring them to Soon the storms of time shall cease; everlasting life. In God’s likeness man awaking, Knowing everlasting peace. Through your exalted Son help those in distress, free those in captivity, heal the sick, – and by your blessings give joy to the world. FOR PERSONAL PRAYER Rosary for Vocations - Glorious Mysteries You nourished our deceased brothers and sisters with the The Resurrection body and blood of the risen Christ, Heavenly Father, the resurrection of Jesus brought the hope – raise them up at the last day. of new life to the world. Help those who are called to make disciples of the nations to draw their strength and hope from THE LORD’S PRAYER the assurance that He lives and reigns forever. We ask this, Our Father, who art in heaven, with Mary, through Christ our Lord. hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, The Ascension thy will be done Heavenly Father, Jesus has promised to remain with His on earth as it is in heaven. Church until the end of time. May those who are called to Give us this day our daily bread; continue His work through the sacraments and holy witness and forgive us our trespasses be strengthened to carry out your will for the Church. We ask as we forgive those who trespass against us; this, with Mary, through Christ our Lord. and lead us not into temptation, The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost but deliver us from evil. Heavenly Father, continue to send forth your Spirit to renew in your Church the call to serve you in the priesthood and CONCLUDING PRAYER consecrated life. May the Holy Spirit always be active in our Almighty and ever-living God, lives. We ask this, with Mary, through Christ our Lord. give us new strength from the courage of Christ our shepherd, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and lead us to join the saints in heaven, Heavenly Father, Mary now enjoys the fullness of your life in where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, heaven. Help us to realize that you have a plan for each of God, for ever and ever. our lives and that our happiness lies in discovering and – Amen. following that plan. We ask this, with Mary, through Christ our Lord. DISMISSAL The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May the Lord + bless us, Heavenly Father, it is in humility that we discover how truly protect us from all evil great our vocations are. Help us to serve you in humble ways and bring us to everlasting life. so that others may see your light, rather than our own. We – Amen. ask this, with Mary, through Christ our Lord. Diocese of Owensboro, KY Litany for Vocations

Lord, have mercy R/ R: O Lord of the harvest, graciously hear us. Christ, have mercy R/ That young people might seek to live the truth of Christ Lord, have mercy R/ That young people might seek God’s will for them in their Christ, hear us Christ, graciously hear us lives That young people might hear the call to give their lives for R: Have mercy on us. the mission of the Church God the Father of heaven That all priests and religious might be renewed in the spirit God the Son, Redeemer of the world, of the new evangelization God the Holy Spirit, That Bishops might be strengthened to be courageous Holy Trinity, One God, shepherds That we may always zealously pray for and promote R: Pray for us. vocations Holy Mary Holy Mother of God That those who are being called to be priests and religious Holy Virgin of Virgins might respond generously St. , Prince of the heavenly host St. , messenger of God’s plan Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world: Spare St. , companion of the journey us, O Lord. All you holy Angels and Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world: St. , protector of the Holy Church Graciously hear us, O Lord. St. John Vianney, patron of priests Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world: Have St. Teresa of Avila, patron of religious life mercy on us, O Lord. St. Therese of Lisieux, patron of missionaries St. Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of youth The harvest is great but the laborers are few. We beg the St. , patron of vocations harvest Master to send out laborers for His harvest. St. Junípero Serra, patron of vocations St. Charles Borromeo, patron of seminarians Let us pray: St. Stanislaus Kostka, patron of novices O God, Who chose the Apostles to make disciples of all St. John Berchmans, patron of altar servers nations and Who by Baptism and Confirmation has called St. , patron of teenagers us to build up Your Holy Church, we implore You to choose All you holy men and women among us, Your children, many priests and religious who will love You with their whole heart and will gladly spend Be merciful, spare us, O Lord. their entire lives making You known and loved by all. Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

R: Send workers into Your harvest, O Lord. Adapted from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Through your mercy Through Your kindness Through the fervent prayers and sacrifices of Your people Through the power of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Through the intercession of all the Saints and Angels Through the sanctification of the family Through parents being generously open to life Through the example of priests and religious striving for holiness Through a renewed sense of fidelity to our Catholic Faith