Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Wednesday of the First Week of Lent - Prayer

A prayer of Ephrem the Syrian - Fourth century

O Lord and Master of my life!
Take from me the spirit of sloth, vain curiosity,
lust for power, and idle talk.


But give to me, your servant,
a spirit of soberness, humility,
patience and love.


Yes, Lord and King,
grant me to see my own faults
and not to judge my neighbor,
for you are blessed to the ages of ages. Amen

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