PRAY THE PSALMS WITH THE CHURCH
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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The Lord has fixed his throne in heaven
“The Lord has fixed his throne in heaven.” This Psalm lifts our eyes beyond the worries and uncertainties of the present moment and reminds us of something that…
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O give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his mercy endures forever
“O give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his mercy endures forever!” Psalm 107 is the prayer of people who know what it means to…
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I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean
“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses.” Today’s Responsorial Psalm speaks to one of our deepest needs: not simply…
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The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want
“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” Psalm 23 gives us one of the most beautiful pictures of what it means to place our…
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I kill and I make alive
The words “I kill and I make alive” remind us that God alone is Lord of life. Human strength, wealth and power can disappear in a moment, but God remains…
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You forgot God who gave you birth
Response: “You forgot God who gave you birth.” Taken from Deuteronomy 32:18 – 19, 20, 21 There are times when the greatest danger to our faith is not open…
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Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you
Response: “Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!” Taken from Psalm 67: 2 – 3, 5, 6, 8 (Response.) 4 This psalm…
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On your right stands the queen in gold of Ophir
Response: “On your right stands the queen in gold of Ophir.”(Taken from Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16; Response: 10b) Today’s Psalm invites us to contemplate the beauty of a…
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Your anger turned away and you comforted me
Response: “Your anger turned away and you comforted me.”(Taken from Isaiah 12:2–3, 4bcde, 5–6; Response: 1de) This beautiful canticle reminds us that God’s final word is never wrath,…
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The glory of the Lord is above the heavens
Response: “The glory of the Lord is above the heavens.”(Taken from Psalm 113:1b – 2, 3 – 4, 5 – 6; Response: 4b) The Psalm reminds us that…
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How sweet is your promise to my tongue, O Lord
Response: “How sweet is your promise to my tongue, O Lord!” (Psalm 119:103a) God’s word is more than instruction; it is nourishment for the soul. Just as honey brings sweetness…
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It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends
Response: “It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends.” (Psalm 112:5a) True generosity begins long before we give something away. It is born from a heart that…