Prayer: Ephrem the Syrian

O Lord, master of my life, grant that I may not be infected with the spirit of slothfulness and inquisitiveness, with the spirit of ambition and vain talking. Grant instead to me, your servant, the spirit of purity and humility, the spirit of patience and neighborly love. Grant me the grace of being aware of my sins and of not thinking evil of those of my brethren. For you are blessed, now and forever.