Prayer to Receive a New Bishop
Praise to You, Lord our God, our Eternal Shepherd and Guide.
We know that all authority comes from You. With confidence
in Your providece, we entreat You to provide the Diocese of
Knoxville a new shepherd after Your own heart.
In your love for us, send us a shepherd who will lead us
in being Christ's heart of mercy, voice of hope, and hands
of justice.
Help him to fill our minds and hearts with the truth of the
Gospel, the power of the sacraments, and the desire to
build up Your Holy Church.
We pray through Christ our Lord. AMEN