O God of my fathers, I beg You to help me use these days of the Great Fast to grow in my awareness of You and Your love. I beg You, Who guide men towards   wisdom and give them intelligence and understanding, instruct me in my ignorance and help me, a poor sinner. Strengthen and enlighten my heart and mind, O God, and grant that I may speak these words with sincerity: O Compassionate One, have mercy on me who have sinned. As I request Your help, O God, I offer my praise to You, Who I know to be Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not only now but forever and ever. Amen.