Of your charity, please pray over the next nine days for these seven young men who are due to be ordained to the sacred priesthood for the Diocese of Lansing on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
From left to right, they are: Deacon Joshua Luttig, Deacon Christian Salata, Deacon Jonathon Bokuniewicz, Deacon Daniel LaCroix, Deacon Brett Ivey, Deacon Randy Koenigsknecht, and Deacon Jack Jobst
Together, these seven form the largest priestly ordination class for the Diocese of Lansing in 47 years and the largest group of men to become priests at a single ordination ceremony in 61 years. Deo gratias. This month's ordination will take place at Saint Thomas Aquinas parish in East Lansing at 10.30am. The principal celebrant will be Bishop Earl Boyea.
Over the next nine days, beginning today, you are invited to pray an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be each day for the following intentions:
Day 1: In thanksgiving for our Baptism and sharing in the mission of Christ.
Day 2: For the grace to discern how God is calling us to know, love, and serve Him.
Day 3: For the grace to accept our calling generously.
Day 4: For those currently living a generous single life for the Lord.
Day 5: For the protection of our vocations from every diabolical attack.
Day 6: For the gift of holy marriages and families, the well-spring of vocations.
Day 7: For an abundance of ordained clergy to bring us the Sacraments.
Day 8: For the gift of religious sisters and brothers to serve the Church.
Day 9: For all in consecrated life (including third orders) who pray for us.
Let us pray: Hear us, we beseech you, Lord, our God, and pour out on these your servants the blessing of the Holy Spirit, that these men, who are to be consecrated to your service, may be surrounded by your rich and unfailing grace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen!