May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward! Let them be like the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up, with which the reaper does not fill his hand nor the binder of sheaves his arms, nor do those who pass by say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you! We bless you in the name of the LORD!"

Lord, move against the those forces of the Evil One who seek to destroy Your Church and divert it from its calling. Give us strength and wisdom to withstand, Let us rejoice in the face of persecution, trials and temptations. Keep us from participating in their sin.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 69

Mid-day: 119:113-120

Evening: Psalm 145

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