Just as bees leave when there is smoke…

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal. Have Mercy On Us. (3x) Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Good morning, and Praise the Lord! Today is Saturday July 6, 2024 and we celebrate Sisoes the Great.

All holy Trinity have mercy on us. Lord, forgive us our sins; Master pardon our transgressions; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy (3x)

Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, both now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Romans 3:19-24

Matthew 7:1-8

Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present everywhere and filling all things. Treasury of blessings and giver of life. Come and abide in us, and save our souls, gracious Lord.

“My child, guard your mind from evil thoughts; as soon as they come, chase them off immediately with the Jesus prayer. For just as bees leave when there is smoke, so also does the Holy Spirit leave at the foul odor of the smoke of shameful thoughts. And just as bees go to flowers which have nectar that makes honey, so also does the Holy Spirit go to the mind and heart where the nectar of virtues and good thoughts is produces.”

-Elder Ephraim of Arizona

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this daily bread; forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory forever. Amen.

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