Prayer for 2008 Catholic Diocese of Peoria 22nd Annual Charismatic Renewal Conference            “CALLED TO BE HOLY”   O God, Our Father, in whom we place all our trust, in your word you have called us to be holy. You alone can give us the grace to become all that you have planned. Grant us, most gracious Father, the will and the courage to follow You and only You. Give each of us a heart for the things of God. We want to be fully yours, but we are weak. Forgive us our sins and grant us your heavenly mercy. In your tenderness, hold us, enfold us in the pure light and love of Your most Holy Spirit. Lift us on wings of Your ever abiding love and bring us into the fullness of a life lived in, with, and through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We beseech you, Virgin Mary, mother of the Word Incarnate, to take us by the hand and lead us to your Son who brings us  into the very presence of the Father. As we answer Your call to be holy, we give all praise, glory, and honor to You,  Almighty Father, and to Your Son, Jesus Christ, and to the Holy Spirit.   Amen.