St. Joseph, Ora Pro Nobis

This wonderful Solemnity of St. Joseph is an occasion to remember specifically our Shepherds.  And so we pray.....

Saint Joseph,
I present to you this day
Father N______., priest of Jesus Christ,
and beg you to be to him
advocate and defender,
counselor and friend.
Open your heart to him
as you opened your home to the Virgin Mother
in her hour of need.
Protect his holy priesthood
as you protected the life of the Infant Christ
threatened by cruel Herod.
In darkness bring him light;
in weakness, strength,
and in fear the peace that passes understanding.
For the sake of the tender love that bound you
to the Virgin Mary and the Infant Christ,
be for him, Saint Joseph, a constant intercessor
and a shield against every danger of body, mind, and soul
so that, in spite of his weaknesses and sins,
his priesthood may bring glory to Christ
and serve to increase the beauty of holiness
in his bride the Church.
Amen.

(Hat Tip to Fr Z's site)

So too, do not neglect to pray for the priest(s) who Bp. Cantu will soon ask to celebrate the Traditional Mass of the Ages for the faithful.

Remember, also, the necessity of priests in all the parishes in the Diocese of Las Cruces -- pray that 12 Holy, Courageous, and Faithful Priests will be provided to serve in the Diocese before the end of June.