As spiritual leaders, priests are often attacked by various temptations of the devil. It should come as no surprise that Satan actively seeks the ruin of all priests, making their vocation a perilous one.
Yet, these priests can be aided by our prayers and support, crying out to God that they be protected from such assualts.
Here is a prayer from St. Peter Julian Eymard, asking God to surround the priest with his love and keep him from temptation.
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