 Whoever belongs to Christ is a new creation. All things have passed away, new things have come. With a longing for this newness, we turn to the Father with our prayers. For Pope Francis and his leadership of the church and that all bishops and priests will serve an example of unity and peace, we pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For the increase in vocations and in thanksgiving for all those who were recently ordained to the priesthood, we pray to the Lord.