World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The 56th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be commemorated on Sunday, May 12.  More information and resources -- including prayers, a holy hour, and even a coloring page -- are available here and the message of Pope Francis for this day is available here.

Here is a prayer for vocations found on the website:

God our Father, You made each of us

to use our gifts in the Body of Christ.

We ask that you inspire

young people whom You call to

the priesthood and consecrated life

to courageously follow Your will.

Send workers into Your great harvest

so that the Gospel is preached,

the poor are served with love,

the suffering are comforted,

and Your people are strengthened

by the sacraments.

We ask this through

Christ our Lord,

Amen.