WHEAT AND GRAPE 

     HEAVENLY FATHER, we pray in the power of the Holy Eucharist. Send your Church as "wheat and grape" into the hungry world. May every man and woman of faith return divinity for humanity to the suffering world. May we be the voice and hands of Christ the Teacher for his supernatural mission.

     FORM THE youth of your Church into a vanguard of faith, rejoicing in the justice which protects your Law of Love. Endow their uncommon talents with grace, transform their enthusiasm into strength, and console them when they are oppressed.

     GRANT THEM, O Lord, the blessing of your miraculous love. May their Christian commitment be unwavering and their moral resolve be without hesitation or fear. May they seek only to be faithful in your service. Form the youth of our Church into your divine likeness. We entrust their hearts, O Lord, to the sovereignty of your Holy Spirit for the harvest of hope.

     FATHER OF All Life, we pray that the Spirit of Holiness will purify young men and women from everything that is inferior or dishonorable. Sculpt them as vessels put to a noble use. Consecrated them to be useful to the Master of the house and ready for all good work. In all that your Church says and does, may she give praise to you our heavenly Father. This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.      


[cf. Ordinary Time Week 5 Year A] 

 

 

© Richard E. Barker 2007