We are compelled by the current sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church to pray for you.
We have been deeply saddened by the sexual abuse of children, adolescents, and adults (including precious seminarians), and the subsequent cover-up of these abuses.
We have, therefore, spiritually adopted you and have lifted you in prayer.
We pray that you will:
- be spiritually protected from any sinful behaviors and that you will renew the vows of your vocation
- will have the courage to speak out strongly against these abuses and seek whatever means necessary to provide help for victims of abuse.
- will have the courage to investigate allegations of abuse inside and outside of your diocese, even if it includes investigating allegations of abuse perpetrated by your brother bishops.
For these intentions we have offered the following prayers:
- A Mass in your name offered at ________________________________________________________________________
- A recitation of the Rosary
- A recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- A recitation of the Prayer for Priests by St. Faustina
We entrust you to Jesus through the care and protection of Our Lady, St. Joseph, and St. Michael the Archangel.