# Second Day of the Novena to Divine Mercy – Praying for Priests and Religious
*2016-06-04*

> Bill Young leads the second day of the Novena to Divine Mercy, focusing on praying for the souls of priests and religious, asking that God increase their grace and strength for the work of salvation.

## Opening Prayer

Good morning. This is Bill Young, and welcome to the Prayer and Lunch podcast. Today is the second day of the Novena to Divine Mercy, and the title is “Bring to Me the Souls of Priests and Religious.”

## Invocation of Mercy

Most merciful Jesus, from whom all goodness flows, increase your grace in men and women consecrated to your service. May they perform worthy works of mercy, and may all who see them glorify the Father of Mercy who reigns in heaven.

## Prayer for Priests and Religious

Eternal Father, turn your merciful gaze upon the company of our chosen ones in your vineyard—upon the souls of priests and religious. Strengthen them with the blessings of your love, that they may be filled with the power and might of your Son. Grant them the ability to guide others on the way of salvation with their words and deeds.

## Closing Praise

We sing praise to your boundless mercy, which endures through the ages.

*May the Holy Spirit continually renew the grace of our priests and religious so they may lead us ever closer to Christ.*