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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Come before the Lord, singing for joy
“Come before the Lord, singing for joy.” Response is taken from psalm 100 verse 2b. There is something beautifully simple in this response: “Come before the Lord, singing…
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O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord
Responsorial Psalm is taken from psalm 147 verse 12a and the response is “O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord!“ There is something noble and uplifting in this response: “O…
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Of you are told glorious things, O city of God
Responsorial Psalm is taken from Psalm 86 (87) “Of you are told glorious things, O city of God“ There is something deeply beautiful in this response: “Of you…
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Lord, send forth your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth
“Lord, send forth your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.” this response is taken from psalm 104 verse 30. There is something deeply moving in this…
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The upright shall behold your face, O Lord
There is something quietly beautiful in this response: “The upright shall behold your face, O Lord.” It points to the deepest hope of every faithful heart, not simply…
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The Lord has fixed his throne in heaven
There is something deeply steadying in this response: “The Lord has fixed his throne in heaven.” It reminds us that above all the movement, uncertainty, and noise of the world,…
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Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge
There is something deeply tender in this response: “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.” It is the prayer of a heart that knows its need and…
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You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God
There is something vast and beautiful in this response: “You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God.” It is a call for more than private devotion. It is…
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God has gone up with shouts of joy
There is something triumphant and deeply lifting in this response: “God has gone up with shouts of joy. The Lord goes up with trumpet blast.” It is full of victory,…
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God is king of all the earth
There is something strong and steady in these words: “God is king of all the earth.” They remind us that the world is not ruled ultimately by chaos,…
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The Lord made them sit with the princes of his people
There is something deeply beautiful in this response: “The Lord made them sit with the princes of his people.” It reminds us that God is not indifferent to…
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Heaven and earth are full of your glory
There is something vast and beautiful in this response: “Heaven and earth are full of your glory.” It lifts the heart beyond itself and reminds us that God’s…