Lord,
shed upon our darkened souls the brilliant light of your wisdom so
that we may be enlightened and serve you with renewed purity. Sunrise
marks the hour for men to begin their toil, but in our souls, Lord,
prepare a dwelling for the day that will never end. Through our
unremitting zeal for you. Lord, set upon us the sign of your day that
is not measured by the sun. In your sacrament we daily embrace you
and receive you into our bodies; make us worthy to experience the
resurrection for which we hope. Teach us to find our joy in your
favor! Savior, your crucifixion marked the end of your mortal life;
teach us to crucify ourselves and make way for our life in the
Spirit.
– Saint
Ephrem of Syria from
a sermon
Saint
Ephrem of Syria's patronage:
Spiritual directors; spiritual leaders.
