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Love of Priesthood
Join Bishop Lou Tylka for this beautiful novena on the mystery, sacrifice, and joy of the priestly vocation.
Venerable Fulton Sheen, one of the most beloved Catholic figures of the 20th century and a native son of the Diocese of Peoria, wrote extensively about the priesthood and its profound spiritual meaning. His reflections form the heart of this novena, which is structured around daily themes such as the call to holiness, the joy of fraternity among priests, the gift of the Eucharist, and the redemptive power of the Cross.
We encourage you to pray this novena as a way of drawing closer to Christ while also fostering deeper love and appreciation for the priesthood.
9 sessions
1A Silent CallReflect on how vocations begin with a quiet whisper from God, and how we are invited to respond with trust.
Novena: Day 16 min
2I Am Not HeExplore how self-denial allows priests and all of us to let Christ live through us.
Novena: Day 25 min
3Lift Them UpReflect on the priests' call to raise others toward Christ, not to simply blend in with the world.
Novena: Day 34 min
4Bishop and BrotherConsider the unity shared among priests, bound in grace and mission through their bishop.
Novena: Day 44 min
5Redeeming with ChristDiscover how the priest joins Christ in His redemptive mission through prayer, sacrifice, and love.
Novena: Day 54 min
6Preaching and LivingA reflection on the importance of living what we preach and embodying the Gospel in daily life.
Novena: Day 64 min
7Keep Watch with MeEnter the silence of Gethsemane with Christ through Eucharistic Adoration and prayerful presence.
Novena: Day 75 min
8Life to the FullSurrender to the process of pruning and discover the fullness of life that Christ promises.
Novena: Day 84 min
9Father, I Pray for ThemOn this final day, join Christ's own intercession for His priests and His Church.
Novena: Day 94 min