Oratio pro inimicis et amicis

Another Prayer of the Same Author. O forbearing and eternal King, who for the condemnation from the tree were raised upon the tree, and who offered yourself as an example of patience to those who choose to follow in your footsteps, who yourself presented an intercession to your co-eternal Father on behalf of the God-fighters who crucified you; O philanthropic Lord, grant forgiveness for the offense of their violence against us to those who, through hatred, plot against us, or revile us, or insult us, or envy us, or in any way whatsoever, through the plotting and malice of the contentious demon, hate and reject us; change their minds from malevolence to gentleness. Implant in their hearts guileless and unfeigned love; bind them to us with unbreakable bonds of spiritual goodwill; and make them partakers of your pure life, by means you know. As for those who love us, or who serve our bodily needs for the sake of your holy name, reward them with your abundant gifts, and deem them worthy of the portion of faithful and wise stewards. And to those who remember our weakness with good disposition, or even pray for us, bestow your grace abundantly; to those who have charged our wretched unworthiness to pray for them, grant what is beneficial, and provide the petitions for salvation, and send forth your abundant mercies and compassions upon them. Have mercy, O compassionate one, on all who trust in you; draw all into your divine love.

Stand before all, and take hold, together with us your sinful and worthless servants, and make us heirs of your kingdom. For it is yours to pity and to save us, our God, because the power is yours for the ages. Amen.