Grant us to see our own sins

Oil on canvas - 73 x 54 cm - private collection
ZORAN ANTON MUSIC, Man with joined hands, 1994
Prayer for Lent
Lord and Master of our lifes, keep far from us the spirit of futility, discouragement, lust for power, and empty speech

Lord and Master of our lifes,
keep far from us
the spirit of futility,
discouragement,
lust for power,
and empty speech.


Grant to your servants
the spirit of chastity,
humility,
patience
and enduring love.


Yes, our Lord and our king,
grant us to see our own sins
and not to judge our neighbours.
For you are blessed for ever.
Amen.

St Ephrem the Syrian
Prayer for Lent