Diaconate Novena

ALMIGHTY GOD, giver of every grace,
who apportion every order and assign every office,
who remain unchanged, but make all things new,
send your Holy Spirit into our midst to make our brother, 
preparing for ordination to the diaconate ready
to offer himself forever in the ministry of the word,
of the altar, and of charity, a servant to all.
Grant him wisdom when he is unsure,
knowledge when he is afraid,
counsel when he is confused,
fortitude when he is fragile,
understanding when he is troubled,
piety when he is indifferent,
and fear of you when he is proud.
Help him to receive the Gospel of Christ: –
convince him to believe what he reads;
train him to teach what he believes;
strengthen him to practice what he teaches.
Hear the prayers of all your faithful servants
and in the eternal charity that you have shown us,
draw us all to that heavenly kingdom
where all are made perfectly one at the eternal banquet of Christ,
the Good Shepherd and Eternal King.
Grant this through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen