O Father in heaven, let me pour out my tears in place of myrrh and offer them to You, as Jesus Christ our true God, born in the flesh for my sake and that of all humankind. Help me to purify my flesh of its iniquities so that I might approach Christ, Your beloved Son, with purity of mind and heart and say, “All you works of the Lord, bless the Lord! Exalt Him through all ages.” Help me, O Lord, to really understand why You became man and spent Your human life teaching others how to live. I ask Your help and offer praise to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen