Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, 1622

Go courageously to do whatever you are called to do.
If you have any fears, say to your soul: “The Lord will provide for us.”
If your weakness troubles you, cast yourselves on God, and trust in him.
The apostles were mostly unlearned fishermen, but God gave them learning enough for the work they had to do. Trust in him, depend on his providence; fear nothing.
Francis de Sales

3 O Lord, how long shall the wicked,
how long shall the wicked exult?
4 They pour out their arrogant words;
all the evildoers boast.
5 They crush your people, O Lord,
and afflict your heritage.
6 They kill the widow and the stranger,
they murder the orphan,
7 and they say, ‘The Lord does not see;
the God of Jacob does not perceive.’
Psalm 94 New Revised Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Isaiah 48:1-11 - Galatians 1:1-17 - Mark 5:21-43