O Jesus, Eternal Priest;
 keep all Your priests within the shelter of Your
 Sacred Heart, where none may harm them.
 Keep unstained their anointed hands which daily touch Your Sacred Body. 
Keep unsullied their lips purpled with Your Precious Blood.
 Keep pure and unearthly their hearts sealed with the sublime marks of Your glorious priesthood.
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Daily Prayer for Priests Read More »
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