For Vocations

(of Bl. Pope Paul VI) Lord Jesus Christ, divine Shepherd of souls, who called the Apostles to be fishers of men; draw toward Thee the ardent and generous souls of the youth to make them Thy followers and ministers. Make them partakers of Thy thirst for universal redemption, because of which Thou renewest Thy Sacrifice upon Thine altars. Reveal to them the horizons of the whole world, where the silent supplication of so many brethren asks for the light of truth and the warmth of love, that in answering to Thy call they may prolong Thy mission on this earth, build up Thy Mystical Body, the Church, and be salt of the earth and light of the world. Extend, Lord, Thy calling to many generous souls. Instill in them the yearning for evangelical perfection and for dedicating themselves to the service of the Church and of their brethren in need of assistance and charity. Amen.