The archdiocese said that as part of the preparation for this special day, Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes, the archbishop of Managua, and the archdiocesan clergy spent time together Aug. 2 in “recollection, reflection, and fellowship.”
“St. John Mary Vianney, intercede for all priests,” the post concluded.
The Movement of Prayer for Priests (Mosayre) of the Archdiocese of Managua announced that on Aug. 4 beginning at 3 p.m. local time (CST) there will be a holy hour for the priests before the Blessed Sacrament and that eucharistic adoration will be streamed live on Facebook.
“The holy people of God are invited to regularly kneel down and pray for their priests, particularly on Aug. 4, going to parishes and chapels to offer a holy hour for the sanctification and protection of priests,” Mosayre said in a video.
“We invite you to join virtually and thus together pray for holiness and protection for priests and religious. Prayer is our strength,” the prayer movement said.
In addition, the faithful were encouraged to visit their parish churches “to congratulate your pastor and his vicars” on the feast day of the patron saint of priests.