For our "bread of the day"
I suggest an excerpt from St. Ephrem, a monk from Syria
known also as God's harp.
"Lord, shed upon our darkened souls
the brilliant light of your wisdom
so that we may be enlightened
and serve you with renewed purity.
Sunrise marks the hour for men to begin their toil,
but in our souls, Lord,
prepare a dwelling for the day that will never end,
through our unremitting zeal for you.
Lord, set upon us the sign of your day
that is not measured by the sun.
In your sacrament we daily embrace you
and receive you into our bodies;
make us worthy to experience the resurrection for which we hope.
Teach us to find our joy in your favor!
Savior, your crucifixion marked the end of your mortal life;
teach us to crucify ourselves and make way for our life in the Spirit."
