Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem




Tomorrow we officially begin Lent, although we have been easing into the spirit and fast of the season the past couple weeks, and it is the Prayer of St. Ephrem that will be our constant companion in this journey, haunting us as pride trips our steps, encouraging us to rise and walk again.

O Lord and Master of my life, give me not the spirit of sloth, idle curiosity, lust for power and idle talk. 
But grant unto me, Thy servant, a spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love. 
Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see mine own faults and not to judge my brother. 
For blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen.

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