O Christ our God, in the beginning of this holy fast, grant me the tears of regret to wash away the stain of my passions, so that I may come to truly see your love for me. Help me to yearn for Your presence in my life. Help me to do all within my power to allow Your Spirit to guide my comings and goings, gradually transforming me into a Temple. Help me to believe that I have been make in Your image and instill in me the desire to do all in my power to become like unto Your likeness by my imitation of Jesus, Your anointed one. 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.