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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... Trust : vii ix 1 7 The Psalms of Trust or Confidence 31 4. To the Good Life : The Wisdom Psalms 55 5. Prayers for the Institution : The Royal Psalms 77 6. Out of the Pits : The Laments 98 7. To a God of Surprises : The Psalms of ...
... trust , love , hate , etc. , becomes ours in a special way when we allow it to touch our world . Indeed it is a worthwhile exercise to attempt to write our own psalms and apply the images and symbols to our daily lives . The patterns of ...
... trust . 22 May your kindness , Lord , be upon us ; we have put our hope in you . This psalm speaks of God's orderly world in which the divine word brings about creation and continues to sustain it . Its struc- ture is as follows : ( I ) ...
... in other people . The God of Israel seldom chooses to operate alone . To praise the cocreators is to praise the Creator . Chapter Three In God We Trust : The Psalms of 30 In Praise of Dependence : The Psalms of Descriptive Praise.
John F. Craghan. Chapter Three In God We Trust : The Psalms of Trust or Confidence Human progress versus divine reliance Our technological age has witnessed unimagined wonders . The advances in ... Trust: The Psalms of Trust or Confidence.