O God our Father, source of strength to all your saints, who
brought the holy martyrs of Japan through the suffering of the cross to the
joys of life eternal: Grant that we, being encouraged by their example, may
hold fast the faith we profess, even to death itself; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a
beautiful inheritance.
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also
my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at
my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also
dwells secure.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy
one see corruption.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence
there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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