Antony, Abbot in Egypt

O God, by your Holy Spirit you called Antony to renounce the world and to serve you in the solitude of the desert, withstanding the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil: Grant us grace to learn by his example to deny ourselves, to love you above all things, and, with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

(Pfatteicher, Roman Sacramentary & Lesser Feasts and Fasts)

9 Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place—

   the Most High, who is my refuge—

10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you,

   no plague come near your tent.

11 For he will command his angels concerning you

   to guard you in all your ways.

12 On their hands they will bear you up,

   lest you strike your foot against a stone.

13 You will tread on the lion and the adder;

   the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.

14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;

   I will protect him, because he knows my name.

15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;

   I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

   and show him my salvation.”

Psalm 91 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Genesis 6:1-8 – Hebrews 3:12-19 – John 2:1-12