This prayer was inspired by the writings of Josemaria Escriva.
Lord Jesus, of Mercy and Grace
-Hear my Prayer.
From the belief that my words and actions are superior to others
– Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of always wanting my own way
-Deliver me, Jesus.
From the instinct to fight and argue when I am not right
-Deliver me, Jesus
From a haughty disposition towards others when I am right
-Deliver me, Jesus
From giving my opinion when it is not asked
-Deliver me, Jesus
From giving my opinion when charity does not necessitate it
-Deliver me, Jesus
From mentioning myself as an example in conversation
-Deliver me, Jesus
From letting drop words of self-praise in conversation
-Deliver me, Jesus
From highlight my own honesty, wit, skill, intellect, or professional prestige
-Deliver me, Jesus
From the temptation to speak ill of oneself
-Deliver me, Jesus
From the desire for others to praise or find good in me
-Deliver me, Jesus
From hearing praise with satisfaction, or being glad that others have spoken well of me
-Deliver me, Jesus
From being hurt that others are held in greater esteem than me
-Deliver me, Jesus
From seeking or wanting to be singled out
-Deliver me, Jesus
From the envy of the good of others
-Deliver me, Jesus
From despising the point of view of others
-Deliver me, Jesus
From taking all my gifts and talents for granted
-Deliver me, Jesus.
From hiding your gifts out of a sense of false-humility
-Deliver me, Jesus
From not realizing that all gifts and qualities are on loan from You, Our Lord,
-Deliver me, Jesus
From not realizing that I am wholly unworthy of all honor and esteem
-Deliver me, Jesus
From being unaware that all my possessions are gifts from god alone
-Deliver me, Jesus
From being ashamed of not having certain possessions
-Deliver me, Jesus
From not acknowledging my unworthiness to tread on the ground I walk
-Deliver me, Jesus
From making excuses when rebuked
-Deliver me, Jesus
From hiding my humiliating faults from my director or confessor
-Deliver me, Jesus
From a refusal or disgust to carry out menial tasks
-Deliver me, Jesus
From shame in the past
-Deliver me, Jesus
From shame in friendships, family member, or work
-Deliver me, Jesus
From undue flash in speech, clothing, or mannerisms
-Deliver me, Jesus
Lord, in all areas of my life root out the evil vice of pride and grant me the great grace of Humility and Meekness.
I ask this through the Life, Death and Resurrection of your Most Holy and Precious Name, Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
-Amen
J+M+J
Joanna Jewell 