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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... wicked leads to ruin " ( Ps 1 : 6 ) . In synthetic parallelism the second part or stich develops or com- plements the first : " For the Lord is the great God , the great king over all gods " ( Ps 95 : 3 ) . In appropriating this poetry ...
... wicked leads to ruin " ( Ps 1 : 6 ) . In synthetic parallelism the second part or stich develops or com- plements the first : " For the Lord is the great God , the great king over all gods " ( Ps 95 : 3 ) . In appropriating this poetry ...
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... wicked be no more . Bless the Lord , my soul ! Hallelujah ! This beautiful psalm attests to the symmetry and splendor of God's magnificent creation . The human person ( in v . 1 " soul " means the conscious , reflecting self ) feels ...
... wicked be no more . Bless the Lord , my soul ! Hallelujah ! This beautiful psalm attests to the symmetry and splendor of God's magnificent creation . The human person ( in v . 1 " soul " means the conscious , reflecting self ) feels ...
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... wicked deeds . We are overcome by our sins ; only you can pardon them . 5 Happy the chosen ones you bring to dwell in your courts . May we be filled with the good things of your house , the blessings of your holy temple ! 6 You answer ...
... wicked deeds . We are overcome by our sins ; only you can pardon them . 5 Happy the chosen ones you bring to dwell in your courts . May we be filled with the good things of your house , the blessings of your holy temple ! 6 You answer ...
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... wicked you destroy . 21My mouth will speak your praises , Lord ; all flesh will bless your holy name forever . This ... wicked . In the orderliness depicted in this psalm action against the wicked is justified . This is a God who keeps ...
... wicked you destroy . 21My mouth will speak your praises , Lord ; all flesh will bless your holy name forever . This ... wicked . In the orderliness depicted in this psalm action against the wicked is justified . This is a God who keeps ...
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Page 74 - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.
Page 29 - But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Page 95 - Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, "and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.
Page 28 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made.
Page 28 - In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.
Page 132 - He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.
Page 24 - Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised.
Page 132 - And some of the bystanders hearing it said, "Behold, he is calling Elijah." And one ran and, filling a sponge full of vinegar, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying, "Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.
Page 17 - The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul; The decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The command of the Lord is clear, enlightening the...
Page 109 - I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng. Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, 574 for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.