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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... God , not of humans . According to A. Heschel we use language to inform but we use prayer to partake . Through prayer we become conformed to the image of God's Son who felt the compulsion for seasons of prayer , who was Luke's paragon ...
... God only by including the community . Even the most personal and intimate prayer of an individual is bound up with the ... gods " ( Ps 95 : 3 ) . In appropriating this poetry for our own prayer , we immedi- ately note that it may jar our ...
... gods were in charge . They provided that order and security without which human life was judged to be impossible . The deliberations of the gods thus regulated all aspects of the lives of men , women , and children . In turn , humans ...
... God 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 ...
... God . Perhaps it is sufficient to recall one cate- gory or segment in our lives where the Lord has consistently ... God's love with those outside our faith community . This psalm quietly challenges us to be the spokespersons of our God's ...