Grant me to see my own sins

Oil on canvas - 73 x 54 cm - private collection
ANTON ZORAN MUSIC, Man with joined hands, 1994
Patristic reading
Lord and Master of my life, keep far from me the spirit of futility, discouragement, lust for power, and empty speech

 

Lord and Master of my life,
keep far from me the spirit of futility,
discouragement, lust for power, and empty speech.
Grant to your servant
the spirit of chastity, humility,
patience and love.
Yes, my Lord and king,
grant me to see my own sins
and not to judge my neighbour.
For you are blessed for ever.
Amen.

St Ephrem the Syrian
Prayer for Lent