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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... creation to miscarry " than with " The Lord is my shepherd ; there is nothing I lack " ( Ps 23 : 1 ) . We are likely to choose " To the Divine Person worship is due " over " Give praise with tambou- rines and dance , praise him with ...
... 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 the main section the psalmist ...
... creation and continues to sustain it . Its struc- ture is as follows : ( I ) introduction exhorting Israel to praise ... creation . God merely speaks and the world comes into existence ( vv . 6 , 9 ) . However , the psalmist is careful ...
... creation of the world ( vv . 1-9 ) ; ( 2 ) provision of water ( vv . 10-18 ) ; ( 3 ) creation of the moon and sun as well as the nightly and daily acquisition of food ( vv . 19-26 ) ; ( 4 ) prayer for rain ( vv . 27-35 ) . The psalm ...
... creation ( v . 35 ) , the overwhelming thrust of this psalm is the awareness of splendor and awe . It is such ... creation . Our efforts to care for the environment thus become a song of praise for the God who insists on the orderliness ...