Exposition Hymn
Psalm 141 My prayers rise like incense, my hands like an evening offering.
Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Psalm prayer
God of light and goodness, they are happy who take delight in you. Grant happiness to your people gathered here. May we reflect the light of your glory in our thoughts, words, and deeds. We ask this through Jesus, the risen Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Reading Philippians 3:8-14
I wish to know Christ and the power flowing from his resurrection.
Reflection
Canticle of Mary
Intercessions
For all gathered here, that we might be attentive to your call to lives of service, we pray to the Lord.Loving God, hear our prayer.
In thanksgiving for the example of parents, teachers, friends, and mentors, who have strengthened us in faith by their example, we pray to the Lord.
Loving God, hear our prayer.
For those who minister as vocation directors, that they might be encouraged in their ministry and open to the working of the Holy Spirit, we pray to the Lord.
Loving God, hear our prayer.
For all men and women who are considering life as a priest, brother, sister or deacon, that they might be courageous in listening to the Lord's call, we pray to the Lord.
Loving God, hear our prayer.
For all who have dedicated their lives in service of the Gospel, we pray to the Lord.
Loving God, hear our prayer.
The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Loving God you plant seeds of hope and faithfulness within our hearts
and water them with your grace and mercy.On this day of prayer for vocations give joy to your servants.
Help us to patiently tend what you have sown.May our lives be abundantly fruitful for your kingdom,
where you live and reign with the Risen Christ
and the Spirit of wisdom and light. Amen.
Benediction Hymn
and Blessing