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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
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The Lord takes delight in his people
There is something deeply comforting in these words: “The Lord takes delight in his people.” They remind us that God does not look upon His people as a…
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Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth
There is a kind of joy in these words that feels open and unashamed: “Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.” It is the sort…
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I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples
“I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples.” There’s something deeply moving about a faith that refuses to stay hidden. This response is not whispered in private, it’s…
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Tell among all the peoples the wonders of the Lord
There is a quiet fire in these words: “Tell among all the peoples the wonders of the Lord.” They remind us that faith was never meant to remain…
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Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord
There is a joy in these words that feels almost childlike in its simplicity: “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.” It is the joy…
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Your friends make known, O Lord, the glory of your reign
There is something quietly beautiful in this response: “Your friends make known, O Lord, the glory of your reign.” It tells us that the glory of God is…
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Not to us, O Lord, but to your name give the glory
There is something deeply purifying in this response: “Not to us, O Lord, but to your name give the glory.” It pulls the heart away from itself and…
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May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord
There is something deeply peaceful in this prayer: “May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.” It is the prayer of a…
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All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God
There is something breathtaking in these words: “All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.” They carry the sense that God’s saving work…
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You are my son. It is I who have begotten you this day
There is something deeply majestic in these words, and at the same time something deeply tender: “You are my son. It is I who have begotten you this…
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I will sing forever of your mercies, O Lord
There is something deeply beautiful in this response: “I will sing forever of your mercies, O Lord.” It is the voice of someone who has looked back over…
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Lord, you will show me the path of life.
“Lord, you will show me the path of life.” It is not a statement of certainty about the road ahead but a statement of trust in the One…