O God, it is your will that the gate of mercy should stand open to your faithful people: Look upon us and be merciful to us; that we who by your grace are following the path of your will, may never turn aside from the way of life, even Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen
(From the Gelasian Sacramentary)

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Genesis 49:1-28 – 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 – Mark 7:24-37