A Few Words

The Family Foundation School Catholic Community Bulletin

Pauca Verba (Latin for: “A Few Words)

Humility Prayer

God, I am far too often influenced by what others think of me. I am always pretending to be either richer or smarter or nicer than I really am. Please prevent me from trying to attract attention. Don’t let me gloat over praise on one hand or be discouraged by criticism on the other. Nor let me waste time weaving imaginary situations in which the most heroic, charming, witty person present is myself. Show me how to be humble of heart, like you. Amen

Anonymous

Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian

O Lord

and

Master of

my life

take from

me the

spirit of

sloth

faint-heartedness,

lust of power

and idle talk.

But give rather the

spirit of chastity,

humility,

patience,

and love to thy

servant.

Yes, O Lord and

King

grant me to see my

own errors

and not to judge my

brother and sister;

for You are blessed

unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer for Humility

Lord Jesus Christ, I pray that you may fortify me with the grace of your Holy Spirit, and give your peace to my soul, that I may be free from all needless anxiety and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to you, so that your will may be my will.

Grant that I may be free from unholy desires, and that, for your love, I may remain obscure and unknown in this world, to be known only to you.

Do not permit me to attribute to myself the good that you perform in me and through me, but rather, referring all honor to you, may I admit only to my infirmities, so that renouncing sincerely all vainglory which comes from the world, I may aspire to that true and lasting glory that comes from you. Amen

St. Frances Cabrini