The Curé d'Ars Prayer Group
For the bishop and priests of the Raleigh, NC Diocese.
Devotions
Litany of the Good Shepherd for a Specific Priest
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Good Shepherd, laying down your life for us; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, guardian of the Church; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, sanctity of priests; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, defender of the sheep; conform him to Your Heart. conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, rescuing us from the thief and the robber; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, never abandoning us; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, going after the lost sheep; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, leading us through the dark valley; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, giving us courage with your rod and your staff; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, refreshing our souls; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, carrying us on your shoulders; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, feeding us with the Eucharist; conform him to Your Heart.
Good Shepherd, leading us to Eternal Life; conform him to Your Heart.
From all evil; deliver him, Good Shepherd.
From all sin; deliver him, Good Shepherd.
From all temptation; deliver him, Good Shepherd,
Sanctify your priest; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Anchor him in the Eucharist; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Deepen his prayer life; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Dispel discouragement; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Heal his wounds; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Remove his obstacles; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Illumine for him his priestly identity; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Make fruitful his celibacy; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Strengthen his spiritual fatherhood; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Surround him with life-giving friendships; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Give power to his preaching; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Fill him with courage; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Enflame him with charity; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Bind him to the heart of Mary Immaculate; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Secure him in your love; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Unite him to yourself; we ask you, Good Shepherd.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world; spare us, Good Shepherd.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world; graciously hear us, Good Shepherd.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world; have mercy on us, Good Shepherd.
Let us pray:
Jesus, Good Shepherd, you who never leave your flock unguarded, come to the aid of [priest’s name] and defend him from all harm. Give him strength and courage to set his gaze upon you and follow you with ever increasing fidelity and conformity to your will. You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.