I will choose a faithful priest who shall do
what I have in heart and mind.
I will establish a lasting house for him
and he shall serve in the
presence of my anointed forever.
what I have in heart and mind.
I will establish a lasting house for him
and he shall serve in the
presence of my anointed forever.
--1 Samuel 2:35
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests, particularly Fr. Bill Brown, who celebrates the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood today.
Through him, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help him to be strong in his vocation.
Set his soul on fire with love for your people.
Grant him the wisdom, understanding, and strength he needs to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire him with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give him the words he needs to spread the Gospel.
Allow him to experience joy in his ministry.
Help him to become an instrument of your divine grace.
Set his soul on fire with love for your people.
Grant him the wisdom, understanding, and strength he needs to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire him with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give him the words he needs to spread the Gospel.
Allow him to experience joy in his ministry.
Help him to become an instrument of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
Amen.
We are so grateful to OLMC Priest-in-Residence
Fr. Bill Brown,
for all of his loving care for our parish!
Fr. Bill Brown,
for all of his loving care for our parish!
Fr. Brown, you are a wonderful example of
what it means to be a dedicated servant to the Lord.
God bless you on this milestone of devotion and service!
what it means to be a dedicated servant to the Lord.
God bless you on this milestone of devotion and service!
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