O God, Author of all sanctification, pour out the gifts of Your blessing upon
those whom You have called into Your Holy Priesthood. Grant that they may
lead holy lives, honor Your Commandments, proclaim Your Word with faith
and emulate the lives of saintly men. May they be righteous, persevering,
merciful and steadfast in overcoming evil. May their lives shine forth as good
examples. Through their admonition may they strengthen their people by
prayer and awaken them to zealousness. We ask this through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil. Amen.