Today is the feast of St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church (prayer w/audio)

Prayer of St Ephrem audio

O Lord and Master of my life,

take from me the spirit of sloth, despondency, 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 brothers and sisters.

For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages.

Amen.