Ordination

"You are a priest forever after
the order of Melchizadek."

(Psalm 110)

Please pray for Deacon Andrew who will be ordained to the priesthood tonight!

Most gracious Heavenly Father,
We thank you for our for our faithful priests and bishops,
whose spiritual fatherhood and example of fidelity, self-sacrifice,
and devotion is so vital to the faith of your people.
May our spiritual fathers be guided
by the examples of Saints Peter and Paul,
all the Apostles and their saintly successors.
Give them valiant faith in the face of confusion and conflict,
hope in time of trouble and sorrow,
and steadfast love for you, for their families,
and for all your people throughout the world.
May the light of your Truth shine through their lives and their good works.
Assist all spiritual fathers, that through your Grace
they may steadily grow in holiness
and in knowledge and understanding of your Truth.
May they generously impart this knowledge to those who rely on them.
Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

On that note, I will be gone all day today and tomorrow as I'm taking a road trip to attend the ordination and first Mass. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the solemn and joyful liturgy of a priestly ordination for the first time as well as celebrating this wonderful sacrament with many of my friends who will be at the ordination. I'm sure I'll post about it when I'm back.