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Responsorial Psalm
Read today’s Responsorial Psalm and browse the psalms appointed for Catholic Mass, presented by date for prayer and reflection.
Today’s Responsorial Psalm
Join the prayer of the Church with today’s psalm response and verses from the Catholic liturgy.
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The Lord is close to all who call him
“The Lord is close to all who call him.” Taken from Psalm 145: 18a There are moments when God can seem far away, especially when prayers appear unanswered, when suffering continues, or when we simply do not know what to do next. Psalm 145 gives us a beautiful assurance: God is not distant from those who sincerely seek Him. His…
More Responsorial Psalms
Browse earlier Responsorial Psalms by date and select any entry to read the complete response and verses.
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From the Lord comes the salvation of the just
“From the Lord comes the salvation of the just.”Taken from Psalm 37: 3 – 4, 5 – 6, 27 – 26, 39 – 40 (Response.) 39a Psalm 37 speaks…
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The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness
Taken from Psalm 24: 1 – 2, 3 – 4ab, 5 – 6 (Response.) 1ab These words remind us of something we easily forget: nothing we possess is truly…
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The Lord is just in all his ways
The response, “The Lord is just in all his ways,” reminds us that God’s goodness does not change according to the circumstances of our lives. There may be…
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O Lord, how I love your law
Response: “O Lord, how I love your law.”(Psalm 119:57, 72, 76–77, 127–128, 129–130 – Response. – 97a) To love God’s law is to love the heart of God…
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For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.
For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God. Response is taken from psalm 63 verse 2b. There is something deeply intimate in this response: “For you…
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Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage
“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage.“Taken from Psalm 33: 12 – 13, 18 – 19, 20 – 21 (Response.) 12b To belong to God…
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The Lord’s merciful love fills the earth
Response: “The Lord’s merciful love fills the earth.”Taken from Psalm 33: 1 – 2, 4 – 5, 10 – 11 (Response.) 5b “The Lord’s merciful love fills the…
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I will bless your name, O Lord, forever
Psalm 145 gives voice to a heart that has discovered that God is worthy of praise not only when life is easy, but at every moment and through…
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Blessed are all who fear the Lord
Psalm 128 reminds us that the fear of the Lord is not about being frightened of God, but living with reverence, trust and a sincere desire to walk…
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The Lord comes to judge the earth
Reflection on Psalm 96:10, 11–12a, 12b–13 “The Lord comes to judge the earth.” These words are not meant to fill us with fear, but with hope. The Psalm…
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Your saints, O Lord, make known the glory of your reign
Psalm 145:10 – 11, 12 – 13ab, 17 – 18Response: “Your saints, O Lord, make known the glory of your reign.” God’s glory is often made visible through…
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O Lord, your merciful love is eternal; Discard not the work of your hands
The Responsorial Psalm is a quiet reminder that God’s love does not fade with time or fail because of our weaknesses. The One who created us does not…