Heavenly Father, as I begin this third week of the Fast, I beg the spiritual strength to sing hymns of praise to You so that I might complete this Fast in the spirit of joy. Help me to master my body’s passions so that I might be prepared to truly enter into the celebration not only the Great and Holy Week but also Easter, which is the goal of my present effort. It is truly my desire to exalt Christ as the triumphant Conqueror of Death. Help me, by the end of this week, to turn my full attention to the revelation you have made to me about life through Your Son’s Cross. 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.