Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting and Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Bestow on us, a spirit of always pondering on what is right and of hastening to carry it out according to Your will. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.  Amen