Seminarians’ Network of the Philippines, Inc.

Diverse in Charism, United in Mission

Prayer for Seminarians

Lord Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest and Chief Shepherd of the flock, send us, according to your
promise, pastors after your own heart. You formed your apostles by calling them to your side
and inviting them to share in your life. In your company at prayer and at the banquet of the
Eucharist, mold us, your seminarians into your likeness, that we may grow daily in holiness,
virtue, and fidelity for we can only become apostles if we have first been disciples learning at
the foot of the Master.

Ever increase in us a sincere and ardent desire to serve you and your people. Give us generosity
and perseverance in our studies so we may gain wisdom and competence in guiding souls and
building communities. Assist us in our struggles so we may learn to bear our Cross with
patience and develop strength of character. Animate our passion in the apostolate so that in
the school of service and love, we may imbibe a genuine solidarity and concern for the needy
and learn to imitate your simplicity of life and humble service. Ever deepen our love for you as
we grow in our concern for our church and our country.

Make our seminaries true cradles of virtue and learning, where the seeds of priestly vocation
can grow and blossom. Bless our formators, teachers, seminary workers, benefactors, families
and friends, and all who collaborate in this most important task of forming future shepherds.
May your Holy Spirit, the best formator, always inspire and direct our efforts for your greater
glory. Amen.

Mary, Mother of Vocations, pray for us.

 Seminarians’ Network of the Philippines, Inc.
Diverse in Charism, United in Mission

Prayer for Seminarians

(Abridged Version)

Lord Jesus Christ, Chief Shepherd of the flock, send us pastors

after your own heart. Help us to follow You unreservedly so
that we may grow daily in holiness, virtue, and fidelity. Ever
develop in us an authentic desire to serve You and Your people.
Make us persevere in our studies so we may be competent in
building up communities. Increase our desire to bring people
closer to You. Assist us in our personal struggles so we may
forge strength of character. Give us apostolic zeal so we may
imbibe genuine concern for the needy, simplicity of life, and
humble service. Ever deepen our love for our Church and our
country. Make our seminaries true cradles of priestly virtues
and learning. Bless our formators, teachers, seminary workers,
benefactors, families and friends, and all who collaborate in the
task of forming future shepherds. May your Holy Spirit direct
our efforts always for your greater glory. Amen.

Mary, Mother of Vocations, pray for us.