Gregory the Great, 604

Almighty and merciful God, guiding your people with kindness and governing us with love, you raised up Gregory of Rome to be a servant of the servants of God: Give the spirit of wisdom to those whom you call to be shepherds of your church and that your people, growing in holiness and fruitful in every good work, may receive the crown of glory that never fades away; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
(P.H. Pfatteicher after Roman Sacramentary and Lesser Feasts and Fasts)

6 They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down.
   They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast!
   I will sing and make melody!
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre!
   I will awake the dawn!
9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
   I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 For your steadfast love is great to the heavens,
   your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
   Let your glory be over all the earth!
Psalm 57 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Genesis 44:18-34  - 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 - Mark 5:21-43