Liturgy of the Hours 
Psalm 148: Praise to him who sits upon the throne(0)
1. Psalm 148 that we have just lifted up to God is a true “canticle of creatures”, a kind of Old Testament Te Deum, a cosmic “alleluia” that involves everyone and everything in divine praise. This is how a contemporary exegete has commented on it: “The Psalmist, calling them by name, puts beings in order. [...]
Psalm 112(111): Open-handed, he gives to the poor
1. After yesterday’s celebration of the Solemnity of all the saints of Heaven, we remember today all of the faithful departed. The liturgy invites us to pray for all our loved ones who have passed away, turning our thoughts to the mystery of death, an inheritance common to all men and women. Enlightened by faith, [...]
Psalm 118 (117): “The stone rejected … has become cornerstone’
1. When a Christian, in unison with the voice of prayer in Israel, sings Psalm 117{118}, that we just heard, he feels within him a special thrill. In fact, he finds in this liturgical hymn two phrases that echo with a new meaning in the NT. The first is verse 22, “The stone rejected by [...]
Psalm 113 (112): Praise the name of the Lord
1. We have just heard, in its simplicity and beauty, Psalm 113[112], a true introduction into a small group of Psalms that go from 113[112] to 118[117], commonly known as the “Egyptian Hallel”. It is the Alleluia, or song of praise, that exalts the liberation from Pharaoh’s slavery and the joy of Israel to serve [...]
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- Psalm 111[110] To fear the Lord
- Psalm 110(109): The Lord bestows divine power and priesthood on the king
- Psalm 93(92): God is our strength in the storms of life
- Psalm 150: Music, hymnody should be worthy of the greatness of the Liturgy
- Psalm 63(62): My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord
- Daniel 3:57-88, 56: Let every creature bless the Lord