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 will not abandon his people
Response: “The Lord will not abandon his people.”(Taken from Psalm 94:5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 10, 14 – 15) There are moments in life when…
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My mouth shall proclaim your praise – Psalm 51
“My mouth shall proclaim your praise.” (Psalm 51) The words of today’s psalm rise from a heart that has encountered God’s mercy. Before our lips can truly praise…
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Let your face shine on us, Lord, and we shall be saved
“Let your face shine on us, Lord, and we shall be saved.” (Psalm 80) There are moments in life when we realize that no human solution can bring the…
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Constantly seek the Lord’s face
“Constantly seek the Lord’s face.” (Psalm 105) To seek the Lord’s face is to desire more than His blessings, it is to desire His presence. The psalm reminds…
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Lead me, Lord, in your justice
Response: “Lead me, Lord, in your justice.”Taken from Psalm 5:5-6, 7, 8 (Response: 9) The response to today’s Psalm is the prayer of a heart that longs to walk…
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From all my terrors, the Lord set me free
The words of today’s Responsorial Psalm remind us that fear does not have the final say in the life of a believer. Every person carries burdens that others…
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I will sing forever of your mercies, O Lord
The Psalmist’s song is not born from a life without trials, but from a heart that has learned to recognize God’s faithfulness in every season. To sing of…
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Do not forget the life of your poor ones forever
The cry of the Psalm is the cry of every heart that has ever felt forgotten or overwhelmed. Yet it is also a prayer filled with quiet confidence.…
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For the sake of the glory of your name, free us, O Lord
The Responsorial Psalm is a humble cry from a people who know they cannot save themselves. Instead of relying on their own strength, they turn to God and…
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In your great mercy, answer me, O Lord
The Responsorial Psalm is a heartfelt cry from someone who has learned that God’s mercy is greater than every sorrow, failure, or burden. It reminds us that no…
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The Lord has chosen Sion, he has desired it for his dwelling
The response, “The Lord has chosen Sion, he has desired it for his dwelling,” reminds us that God does not simply visit His people, He desires to remain with them.…
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Be strong, let your heart take courage, all who hope in the Lord
The response, “Be strong, let your heart take courage, all who hope in the Lord,” is a reminder that Christian hope is not built on changing circumstances but on God’s…