In praying for an increase of vocations, we need to pray for a rise in the HOLY priesthood, because there are those who abuse their vocations in ways other than sexual sins, such as false teachings, control instead of collaboration, attitudes of superiority, legalism that works against the salvation of souls, and individualism that deters from participation in true community life with their brother priests and with the laity.

Christ is our example of servant leadership. This Rosary is offered as a request for the Blessed Mother's help in improving seminaries and raising up true vocations of servant-like holy priests, but also holy Religious, deacons, and lay leaders.

We cannot ask for an increase of holy vocations if we are not willing to be part of the answer. Therefore, do not assume that praying this Rosary is enough. When we tell God that something needs to be done, He taps us on the shoulder and says, "Go and help it get done." Put actions behind your prayers. Back up your request for an increase of holy vocations by serving the Church using your own holy giftedness, for you too have been chosen and called.

In this Cyber-Rosary, when it's time to pray on a rosary bead, place your mouse curser over the bead and it will change from blue to gold. (You can try it here.)

Also do this with the images next to the "Our Father", "Glory Be", and "Oh My Jesus" prayers.

You may say this Rosary in litany with Terry Modica, author of the Daily Reflections, if you have a Media Player. Just click on the link to start your Player; Terry will pray the first half with you, then you will finish it.

We will be incorporating into the Sorrowful Mysteries a few of the prayers from the Dallas Plenary Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which dealt with sexual offenses, because these prayers are equally valid for any form of vocations abuse.

Let us begin.

We pray with full confidence in God's healing love, because:

We believe
in God, the Father almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again.
He ascended into Heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty.
From thence He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.

Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

For the gift of Faith from the Holy Spirit:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

For the gift of Hope from Jesus Christ:
Hail Mary, full of grace...

For the gift of Love from God the Father:
Hail Mary, full of grace...

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen!

Together we pray: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Your Mercy.

Let us now go to
The First Sorrowful Mystery