O Jesus Christ Our Savior, you are the master of vocations. You proclaimed to us that “the harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.” With hearts full of gratitude, we accept your invitation to follow you. May you send us as shepherds from your heart to journey with your flock, the people of God.
Inspire more men and women to come with tenderness to tend your flock with charity and compassion.
As salt of the earth and light of the world, let all your devoted servants bring joy to the marginalized, hope to the forlorn and peace to the troubled. May we be the fragrance of your nearness, attracting the whole world to your divine presence.
Mary, Our Mother, you were ever ready to follow God’s will. Pray for all who are discerning a vocation, that they may seek it bravely and live it faithfully. Amen.
— Maryknoll Seminarian Deacon Charles Ogony
Maryknoll Seminarian Charles Ogony, who was ordained to the transitional deaconate last year, will be ordained to the priesthood in the sacrament of Holy Orders on June 8, 2024.
