A Prayer for Priests and Seminarians

O Lord and Master of my life, give me not the spirit of sloth, idle curiosity, lust for power and idle talk.

But grant unto me, Thy servant, a spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love.

 O Lord and King, grant me to see mine own faults and not to judge my brother. For blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages.
 Amen.

This prayer should be recited by all those in formation and those who have been ordained, that they may not forget the reason for them wearing that piece of plastic around their necks. It is the prayer of St. Ephrem the Syrian and it is recited during Lent. It should be recited by those who minister to the people of God.