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Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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For Vocations to Ordained Ministry

Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who cares for his flock: We ask you to bestow upon your Church the gifts of the Holy Spirit in abundance, and to raise up from among us faithful and able persons called to the ministries of Deacon, Priest, and Bishop. Inspire them to spend and be spent for the sake of the Gospel, and make them holy and loving servants and shepherds of the flock for whom you shed your most precious blood. Grant this for the sake of your love.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 650

Provenance

ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A prayer asking Christ the Good Shepherd to raise up faithful deacons, priests, and bishops willing to spend themselves for the Gospel. Composed by the ACNA Liturgy Task Force and published in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer.