Psalms for All SeasonsHow can the psalms, those ancient Hebrew songs of praise, speak to today's believers? Can these prayers enhance the prayer life of such believers? By examining fifty-five psalms, the author demonstrates how these prayers can speak to different stages in the life of individuals and communities. Some speak to moments of balance and harmony. Others look to our times of disaster and disillusionment. Still others reflect on God's capacity to surprise and change our lives. They are indeed Psalms for all Seasons. A blend of biblical scholarship and pastoral theology, this work is especially well-suited for adult Bible study groups, college courses, prayer groups, those who pray the Liturgy of the Hours, or any group or individual with an interest in the psalms. The inclusive-language 1991 NAB translation is used. |
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... continues the work begun in creation itself . The structure of the psalms of descriptive praise is relatively simple . In the introduction the psalmist expresses his intention to praise God or invites others to join in the praise . In ...
... continues to sustain it . Its struc- ture is as follows : ( I ) introduction exhorting Israel to praise the Lord ( vv . 1-3 ) ; ( 2 ) God's creative word ( vv . 4-9 ) ; ( 3 ) God's supremacy over the entire earth ( vv . 10-15 ) ; ( 4 ) ...
... continue to make this world what the Creator intended it to be . In offering praise to our God , we are urged to offer praise to such sisters and brothers . I Psalm 104 Praise of God the Creator ' Bless the Lord , my soul ! Lord , my ...
... continue to praise is to opt for the status of responsible kings and queens in the typical order of orientation . To praise this God is to realize that we have obligations to this God and this God's creation . This psalm challenges us ...
... continues to keep them in check ( v . 8 ) . At this point the psalmist gives the impression that God has left the public arena to devote himself to farming ( vv . 10-11 ) . The God who checks kingdoms , restrains oceans , and receives ...