May 25, 2023
O priest of joy
whose song of service
rises unto the Lord
until this day,
whose delight in sacrifice
inspires others
to give themselves in freedom
to the work of Christ –
pray all God’s priests
and people
will give themselves so completely
in the love of the only Son
that indeed a holy song
might rise unto the heavens
until He returns from there
to carry us home forever.
May the Lord’s healing graces
be poured forth
through your generous intercession
that all souls might be prepared
to unite with their Creator and Redeemer,
with the Spirit who inspires the Church
even here with His glorious presence.