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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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For the sake of the glory of your name, free us, O Lord
Response: “For the sake of the glory of your name, free us, O Lord.”(Psalm 79:8, 9, 11, 13 — Response: 9bc) The words of this psalm rise from…
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You forgot the God who gave you birth
Response: “You forgot the God who gave you birth.”(Deuteronomy 32:18–19, 20, 21 — Response: 18b) One of the greatest dangers in the spiritual life is not openly rejecting…
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Those who are sowing in tears will sing when they reap
Response: “Those who are sowing in tears will sing when they reap.”(Psalm 126) Few promises in Scripture speak so gently to the human heart as this one. Every life…
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The Lord will keep us, as a shepherd keeps his flock
Response: “The Lord will keep us, as a shepherd keeps his flock.”(Jeremiah 31:10, 11–12ab, 13) There is something deeply reassuring about the image of the shepherd. A good shepherd…
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With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life
Response: “With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life.”(Psalm 36) Every person spends life searching for something that will truly satisfy the heart. We look for security,…
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For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God
Response: “For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.”(Psalm 63) There is a thirst that nothing in this world can satisfy. We often try to fill it…
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Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
Response: “Let us see, O Lord, your mercy.”(Taken from Psalm 85:2 – 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8 — Response: 8a) The cry, “Let us see, O…
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To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God
Response: “To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God.”(Taken from Psalm 50:5–6, 8–9, 16bc–17, 21 & 23 – Response: 23bc) This psalm reminds…
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O Lord, you are good and forgiving
Response: “O Lord, you are good and forgiving.”(Taken from Psalm 86:5–6, 9 – 10, 15 – 16a – Response: 5a) This psalm is a beautiful reminder that God’s…
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Do not forget the poor, O Lord!
Response: “Do not forget the poor, O Lord!”(Taken from Psalm 10:1–2, 3–4a, 7–8b, 14 – Response: 12b) This psalm is the heartfelt cry of those who feel overlooked,…
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O Lord, you have snatched my soul lest it perish
Response: “O Lord, you have snatched my soul lest it perish.”(Taken from Psalm 38:10, 11, 12abcd, 16 – Response: 17cd) This psalm is the prayer of someone who…
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The Lord looked down from heaven to the earth
Response: “The Lord looked down from heaven to the earth.”(Taken from Psalm 102:13–14ab, 15, 16–18, 19–21) There are moments when the world seems overwhelmed by suffering, uncertainty, and unanswered…