In honor of my namesake and in light of the struggles we face as Church - East & West, I wish to offer the following prayer:
Drive out by thy prayers, O Prophet, the evil habits of the world, and moreover the ruinous and corrupting spirit of this age, which contaminates the Christian people. Strengthen by your prayers all Christians of the true faith, and implore, O Prophet of God, that the Lord will give our pastors a holy zeal for God, heartfelt concern for the salvation of the flock, wisdom in teaching and direction, devotion and strength in temptations. May they be neither hypocritical nor corrupt, but show righteousness and sympathy to those who have suffered. May we be found worthy to be communicants of the eternal good things in the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen
Br. Elias OSB
