| Hail Mary, full of grace; |
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| all generations call you blessed. |
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| Hail Mother of God; when asked by the angel |
| to bear the Son of the Most High, |
| filled with faith, you responded: |
| “Let it be done unto me.” |
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| Holy Mother of Jesus, at the wedding feast at Cana, |
| you prompted your Son to perform his first sign.
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| Be with us as we discern our life's work |
| and guide us in the way we are called to follow |
| in the footsteps of your Son. |
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| Holy Mother of the Savior, at the foot of the cross |
| you mourned the death of your only Son. |
Bless and embrace the loving parents of all priests
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deacons, brothers, and sisters.
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| Holy Mother of the Good Shepherd, |
| turn your motherly care to this nation. |
| Intercede for us to the Lord of the harvest |
| to send more laborers to the harvest |
| in this land dedicated to your honor. |
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| Queen of Peace, Mirror of Justice, Health of the Sick, |
| inspire vocations in our time. |
| Let the word of your Son be made flesh anew |
| in the lives of persons anxious to proclaim |
| the good news of everlasting life. |
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| Amen. |
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This prayer was prepared by the Secretariat of the Bishops' Committee on Vocations, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, in 1987.
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