Vocations

Prayer to Know One’s Vocation

Ask God for light, prudence, and docility to His holy will.

St. Anthony at the foot of the Cross
St. Anthony at the Foot of the Cross

Prayer

O my God, Thou Who art the God of wisdom and good counsel, Thou Who readest in my heart a sincere desire to please Thee alone and to direct myself in regard to my choice of a state of life, in conformity with Thy holy Will in all things, by the intercession of the most holy Virgin, my Mother, and of my patron saints, grant me the grace to know that state of life which I ought to choose, and to embrace it when known, in order that thus I may seek Thy glory and deserve the heavenly reward which Thou hast promised to those who do Thy holy Will. Amen.

(Indulgence of 300 days once a day — Pope Pius X)

Practical counsel: make this prayer a daily habit, and seek prudent guidance from a traditional Catholic priest or confessor who knows you well.

Short Invocations for Vocations

  • O Lord, grant unto Thy Church saintly priests and fervent religious.
    (300 days indulgence)
  • Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Thy harvest.
    (500 days indulgence)
  • O Mary Queen of the clergy, pray for us, and obtain for us many, holy priests.
    (300 days indulgence)

Vocations Office

Mater Dei Seminary
c/o Vocations Director
7745 Military Ave.
Omaha, NE 68134

Phone: (402) 571-4404
Email: Vocations Director