Diocesan Novena

God our Father,
we beg You for an increase in religious vocations.
Help our people offer their lives in service to You.
Let them hear Your Spirit's invitation,
and awaken in their hearts a desire
to respond with courage, generosity, and joy.
Raise up from our families faithful leaders who will serve as deacons, priests, and consecrated religious, as we entrust to Your care all who seek to do Your will.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
This novena prayer can be prayed for nine days, particularly during the nine preceding days before Good Shepherd Sunday during the Easter Season.