Prayer for Selection of a New Bishop
Although a specific timeframe is unknown, a new bishop will eventually be selected for the Diocese of Joliet.
In this time of waiting, we can actively pray …
Gracious and loving God,
you shepherd your Church with wisdom and care.
In this time of waiting,
we place our diocese into your hands as a new bishop is chosen.
Send your Holy Spirit upon all entrusted with this decision.
Grant them wisdom, courage and hearts attentive to your will.
Raise up a shepherd
who will lead with humility and compassion,
who will listen before speaking,
who will walk with the people entrusted to his care,
and who will proclaim the Gospel with faithfulness and hope.
May our new bishop be a voice for justice,
a servant of unity,
a comfort to the wounded,
and a witness to the love of Christ for all people.
As we wait, keep us rooted in prayer,
open to the movement of your Spirit,
and united as one Church.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
