The Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian

Lord and Master of my life¹,

The spirit of laziness, and of the care for many things, of the lust for power, and of idle-talk, take away from me.

But the spirit of purity and meekness, of patience and love, grant unto me, Thy servant.

Therefore, Lord and King, grant that I may realize my own mistakes, and keep me from judging my brother,

For You are blessed forevermore,

Amen.
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¹ Is God really the Master of your life ?...