God of mercy and compassion, grant that your household, the Church, may persevere in obeying your will, so that in our own day those who offer you true service may grow in number and holiness. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen 
(Roman Sacramentary)

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
   will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
   my God, in whom I trust.”
3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
   and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his pinions,
   and under his wings you will find refuge;
   his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
5 You will not fear the terror of the night,
   nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
   nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
Psalm 91 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Exodus 5:1-6:1 - 1 Corinthians 14:20-40 - Mark 9:42-50