Responsorial Psalm

There is a joy in these words that feels almost childlike in its simplicity: “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.” It is the joy of a heart that knows where it belongs. So much of life can leave us scattered. We carry worries, responsibilities, disappointments, and distractions. The world pulls the … Read more

There is something quietly beautiful in this response: “Your friends make known, O Lord, the glory of your reign.” It tells us that the glory of God is not only proclaimed by angels in heaven or by the vastness of creation, it is also made known through the lives of those who love Him. To … Read more

There is something deeply purifying in this response: “Not to us, O Lord, but to your name give the glory.” It pulls the heart away from itself and places it where it truly belongs, before God. So much of human weakness begins with the desire to be seen, praised, and remembered. We want credit. We … Read more

There is something deeply peaceful in this prayer: “May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.” It is the prayer of a heart that knows two things at once, its own need, and God’s goodness. It does not speak with pride. It does not claim strength or merit. It … Read more

There is something breathtaking in these words: “All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.” They carry the sense that God’s saving work is too great to remain hidden, too powerful to be kept within one people, one place, or one moment in history. This is not a private mercy. … Read more