Psalm 15

Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5

#108C Solemnties C Context (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time C)

#125B Solemnities B Context (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time B)

R. (1a)One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Whoever walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heart
and slanders not with his tongue.
R. One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
by whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the LORD.
R. One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
Whoever does these things
shall never be disturbed.
R. One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5

This selection records the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God. The response lauds the person who follows the Law of Moses, specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe, it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

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Psalm 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5

#449 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time)

#498 Weekday Year II Context (Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (Rev. 3: 21) I will seat the victor beside me on my throne.

#604A Proper of Saints Context (St. Sharbel Makhlue, Jul 24)+

#739 Commons Context (Common of Holy Men and Women, 2.)

R. (1) The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

He who walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heart
and slanders not with his tongue.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
By whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the Lord.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
shall never be disturbed.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5

Psalm 15 is a didactic song instructing the faithful to follow God’s precepts, and explaining that those who act in accord with the Law will receive God’s support and grace. It is a Jewish form of examination of conscience. These verses record the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God.  The response lauds the person who follows the “Law,” specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

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Psalm 15:2-3ab, 3cd-4ab, 5

#337 Weekday Year II Context (Wednesday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time)

#372 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (1b) He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

#537 Proper of Saints Context (St. Casimir, Mar 4)

R. (l) The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

He who walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heart
and slanders not with his tongue.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
By whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the LORD.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
shall never be disturbed.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3ab, 3cd-4ab, 5

Psalm 15 is a didactic song instructing the faithful to follow God’s precepts and explaining that those who act in accord with the Law will receive God’s support and grace.

This selection records the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God. The response lauds the person who follows the “Law,” specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

CCC: Ps 15:3-7 579
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Psalm 15:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5

#32O-2 BVM Context (The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and Teacher in the Spirit)

R. (See 1b) The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Whoever walks without blame,
doing what is right,
speaking truth from the heart;
who does not slander a neighbor.
R. The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who does no harm to another,
never defames a friend;
who disdains the wicked,
but honors those who fear the LORD.
R. The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who keeps an oath despite the cost,
lends no money at interest,
accepts no bribe against the innocent.
Whoever acts like this
shall never be shaken.
R. The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5

Psalm 15 is a didactic song instructing the faithful to follow God’s precepts and explaining that those who act in accord with the Law will receive God’s support and grace.

This selection records the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God. The response lauds the person who follows the “Law,” specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

CCC: Ps 15:3-7 579
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+ Added from the Sacramentary Supplement, provisional number assigned by SOW 

Psalm 13

Psalm 13:4-5, 6

#481 Weekday Year I Context (Wednesday of the 30th Week O)

R. (6a) My hope, O Lord, is in your mercy.

Look, answer me, O Lord, my God!
Give light to my eyes that I may not sleep in death
lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him”;
lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.
R. All my hope, O Lord, is in your loving kindness.

Though I trusted in your mercy,
Let my heart rejoice in your salvation;
let me sing of the Lord, “He has been good to me.”
R. All my hope, O Lord, is in your loving kindness.
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Commentary on Ps 13:4-5, 6

Psalm 13 is an individual lament. The singer, who is ill, asks the Lord for salvation so their enemies will not think the illness is a punishment from the Lord. Confident in God's abundant mercy, the selection is concluded with a witness to hope in the Lord.

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Psalm 13:6ab, 6c

#636 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sep 8)

R. (Isaiah 61:10) With delight I rejoice in the Lord.

Though I trusted in your mercy,
let my heart rejoice in your salvation.
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.

Let me sing of the LORD, “He has been good to me.”
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 13:6ab, 6c

Psalm 13 begins as an individual lament. However, the final strophe captures the hope in the mercy of God and the faith to accept his call. “The expression of confidence (13:6). The confidence is expressed within the tension which exists between past experience and future hope. The past experience of the psalmist has been one of trust in God’s 'lovingkindness,' namely the faithful covenant love of God which characterized all his dealings with his chosen people.” [1]

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[1] Peter C. Craigie, Psalms 1–50, 2nd ed., vol. 19, Word Biblical Commentary (Nashville, TN: Nelson Reference & Electronic, 2004), 143.

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Psalm 12

Psalm 12:2-3, 4-5, 7-8

#340 Weekday Year II Context (Saturday of the 6th Week O)

R. (8a) You will protect us, Lord.

Help, O Lord! for no one now is dutiful;
faithfulness has vanished from among the children of men.
Everyone speaks falsehood to his neighbor;
with smooth lips they speak, and double heart.
R. You will protect us, Lord.

May the Lord destroy all smooth lips,
every boastful tongue,
Those who say, “We are heroes with our tongues;
our lips are our own; who is lord over us?”
R. You will protect us, Lord.

The promises of the Lord are sure,
like tried silver, freed from dross, sevenfold refined.
You, O Lord, will keep us
and preserve us always from this generation.
R. You will protect us, Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 12:2-3, 4-5, 7-8

Psalm 12 is a community lament, in these strophes the link in made to the evil words from those who are far from God’s law. The psalmist prays for God’s justice to be shown to the world. Laments comprise the largest category of psalms (40 individual laments, 12 national or communal laments). As with all laments, this psalm starts with the invocation of God's name followed by a descerption of the need (in this case the loss of faith among the children). It concludes with the prayer for help and the reasons the Lord should intervene, a vow to offer praise and sacrifice, and grateful praise of the Father. [1] 

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[1] New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Prentice-Hall, inc. © 1990, 34:9, p. 525.
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Psalm 11

Psalm 11:4, 5 and 7

#302 Weekday Years I & II Context (Saturday of the 7th Week E)

R. (see 7b) The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The LORD is in his holy temple;
the LORD's throne is in heaven.
His eyes behold,
his searching glance is on mankind.
R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The LORD searches the just and the wicked;
the lover of violence he hates.
For the LORD is just, he loves just deeds;
the upright shall see his face.
R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 11:4, 5 and 7

Psalm 11 is a song (not a prayer) of one who takes refuge in the temple of the Lord.  The psalmist sings of his trust in God’s protection and laments those who trade in violence. The song continues with praise for the one who is steadfast in God’s law.

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Psalm 14

Psalm 14:  It is not cited in the options for various Mass liturgies so no text is provided. "The lament (duplicated in Psalm 53) depicts the world as consisting of two types of people: “the fool” (equals the wicked, Psalm 14:1–3) and “the company of the just” (Psalm 14:4–6; also called “my people,” and “the poor”). The wicked persecute the just, but the Psalm expresses the hope that God will punish the wicked and reward the good." [1]

[1] See NAB footnote on Psalm 14

Psalm 16

Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11

#41ABC Solemnities ABC Context (Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter)

#158B Solemnities B Context (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B)

#824 Ritual Mass Context (IX. For the Dedication or Blessing of a Church or an Altar, 3. Blessing of a Chalice and Paten, 1.)*
R. (5a) The Lord is my inheritance and my cup.

#2-12 BVM  (Context) Apendix
R. (1) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

#290 BVM Context (The Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of All Creation)

R. (1) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

R. (1) You are my inheritance, O Lord.

O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11

Psalm 16 is song of thanksgiving and praise, in this instance for the presence of the Lord and his saving power.  It refers to the end times as well: “because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.” The intention of this selection is to remind us that there is a resurrection of the dead, and that we should take heart in God who makes this promise.

CCC: Ps 16:9-10 627
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Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

#46A Solemnities A Context (3rd Sunday of Easter A)

R. (11a) Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or:
R. Alleluia.

#99C Solemnities C Context (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time C)

#261 Weekday Years I & II Context (Monday in the Octave of Easter)

#300 Weekday Years I & II Context (Thursday of the 7th Week Easter)

R. (1) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you."
O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

I bless the LORD who counsels me;
even in the night my heart exhorts me.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

Psalm 16 is a song of thanksgiving that has become prophetic. It speaks clearly of the resurrection accomplished in Christ. It is a hymn of trust in God. Each strophe ends with an affirmation of faithfulness. Key, in the context of the Easter season, is the idea of trust in God who has conquered death and offers the same gift. ("Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.") The psalmist prays that God will shield the faithful from harm, and expresses confidence in the Lord’s salvation, closing the passage with praise for God’s loving mercy.

CCC: Ps 16:9-10 627
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Psalm 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11

#361 Weekday Year II Context (Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (1b) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the LORD, “My Lord are you.”
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

They multiply their sorrows
who court other gods.
Blood libations to them I will not pour out,
nor will I take their names upon my lips.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

O LORD, my allotted portion and cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11

Psalm 16 is an individual hymn of praise. The psalmist prays that God will shield the faithful from harm and expresses confidence in the Lord’s salvation, closing the passage with praise for God’s loving mercy. "It is apparent that in the earliest Christian community, the psalm was given a messianic interpretation with respect to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Both Peter, in his sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:25–28), and Paul, in the synagogue at Antioch (Acts 13:35), reflect this interpretation of the psalm in their preaching." [1]

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Psalm 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10

#364 Weekday Year II Context (Saturday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (see 5a) You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the Lord, “My Lord are you.”
O Lord, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

I bless the Lord who counsels me;
even in the night my heart exhorts me.
I set the Lord ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10

Psalm 16 is a song of thanksgiving that has become prophetic; it speaks clearly of the resurrection accomplished now in Christ. (“Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption”.)

CCC: Ps 16:9-10 627
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Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11

#418 Weekday Year I Context (Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time)

#441 Weekday Year I Context (Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time)

#513 Proper of Saints Context (St. Anthony, Jan 17)

#534 Proper of Saints Context (St. Peter Damian, Feb 21)

#583 Proper of Saints Context (St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Jun 21)

#546 Proper of Saints Context (St. Francis of Paola, Apr 2)

#619 Proper of Saints Context (St. Clare, Aug 11)

#643A Proper of Saints Context (St. Pius of Pietrelcina [Padre Pio], Sep 23)

#651 Proper of Saints Context (St. Francis of Assisi, Oct 4)

#664 Proper of Saint Context (St. John of Capistrano Oct 23)

#721 Commons Context (Common of Pastors, 1.)

#739 Commons Context (Common of Holy Men and Women, 3.)

#777 Ritual Mass Context (III. For the Admission to Candidacy For the Diaconate and the Priesthood, First Option)

#845 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 5. For Priests, 1.)

#859 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 8. For Vocations to Holy Orders or Religious Life, First Option)

R. (5) You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you."
O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

I bless the LORD who counsels me;
even at night my heart exhorts me.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11

Psalm 16 is an individual hymn of praise.  The psalmist prays that God will shield the faithful from harm and expresses confidence in the Lord’s salvation. The passage closes with praise for God’s loving mercy.  This selection is structured to support the Pauline ideal of placing God first in the life of the faithful. Their greatest possession is being loved by God and loving God in return.

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*Citation differs but text is the same.

[1] Peter C. Craigie, Psalms 1–50, 2nd ed., vol. 19, Word Biblical Commentary (Nashville, TN: Nelson Reference & Electronic, 2004), 158.

Psalm 19

Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14

#137B Solemnities B Context (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time B)

R. (9a) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
the decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

Though your servant is careful of them,
very diligent in keeping them,
Yet who can detect failings?
Cleanse me from my unknown faults!
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

From wanton sin especially, restrain your servant;
let it not rule over me.
Then shall I be blameless and innocent
of serious sin.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage we give praise to God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn also extols the virtue of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts.

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Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15

#69C Solemnities C Context (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time C)

#224 Weekday Years I & II Context (Monday of the First Week of Lent)

#310 Weekday Year I Context (Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time)

#341 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (9a) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

#816 Ritual Mass Context (IX. For the Dedication or Blessing of a Church or an Altar, 1. Dedication of a Church)

R. (see John 6:63c) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart
find favor before you,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15

Psalm 19 is a song of praise. It rejoices in the laws and precepts set down by God and asks the Lord to find favor in those who follow them. This part of Psalm 19 is a formulaic profession of faith. It begins with the Law of God, then the rules based upon that law, and finally on faith in God. Essentially this litany says if you follow God’s law in all its fullness, salvation is yours.

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Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5

#468 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (2a) The heavens proclaim the glory of God.

#495 Weekday Year I Context (Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (2a) The heavens proclaim the glory of God.

#561 Proper of Saints Context (Sts. Philip and James, May 3)

#590 Proper of Saints Context (Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - Vigil, Jun 28)

#643 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, Sep 21)

#666 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, Oct 28)

#874 Mass For Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 11. For the Evangelization of Peoples, 1)

R. (5) Their message goes out through all the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day;
and night to night imparts knowledge.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
or
R. Alleluia.

Not a word nor a discourse
whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
and to the ends of the world, their message.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 19:2-3, 4-5

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In these opening strophes, the psalmist rejoices in God’s visible hand, revealed in all creation. It is the first of two themes expressed in the psalm (the other is in praise of the Law). While no word of God announces his presence, his glory is revealed in the creation of all things.

CCC: Ps 19:2-5 299; Ps 19:2 326
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Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11

#29B Solemnities B Context (3rd Sunday of Lent B)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#41ABC Solemnities ABC Context (Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#105C Solemnities C Context (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time C)
R. (John 6:63) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

#352 Weekday Year I Context (Saturday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time)

#380 Weekday Year II Context (Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time)

#399 Weekday Year I Context (Friday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#458 Weekday Year I Context (Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (9ab) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

#542 Proper of Saints Context (St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Mar 18)

#641 Proper of Saints Context (St. Robert Bellarmine, Sep 17)

#657 Proper of Saints Context (St. Teresa of Jesus, Oct 15)

#684 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of St. Andrew, Nov 30)
R. (9ab) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

#686 Proper of Saint* Context (St. John of Damascus, Dec 4)

#727 Commons Context (Common of Doctors of the Church, First Option)

#748 Ritual Mass Context (I. For the Conferral of Christian Initiation, 1. Catechumenate and Christian Initiation of Adults, Presentation of the Creed)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#782 Ritual Mass Context (IV. For the Conferral of Ministries, 1. Institution of Readers, First Option)
R. (see John 6:63c) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

#840 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 4. For a Council of Synod or For a Spiritual or Pastoral Meeting)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#849 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 6. For Ministers of the Church, First Option)
R. (10) The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.

R. (10) The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. (John 6:63) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

They are more precious than gold,
than a heap of purest gold;
Sweeter also than syrup
or honey from the comb.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage, we give praise for God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn extols the virtues of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts. The passage also reflects the idea that following God’s statutes leads to peace and prosperity.

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Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5ab, 5c-7

#829 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 1. For the Church, 1.)

#845 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 5. For Priests, 2.)

R. (5a) Their message goes out through all the earth.

The heavens declare the glory of God,
  and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day,
  and night to night imparts knowledge.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.

Not a word nor a discourse
  whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
  and to the ends of the world, their message.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.

He has pitched a tent there for the sun,
  which comes forth like the groom from his bridal chamber
  and, like a giant, joyfully runs its course.
At one end of the heavens it comes forth,
  and its course is to their other end;
  nothing escapes its heat.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
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Commentary on Ps 19:2-3, 4-5ab, 5c-7

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In these opening strophes, it rejoices in God’s visible hand, revealed in all creation which is the first of two themes expressed in the psalm (the other is in praise of the Law). While no word of God announces his presence, his glory is revealed in the creation of all things.

CCC: Ps 19:2-5 299; Ps 19:2 326
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Psalm 19:9, 10, 11

#854 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 7. For Religious, 1.)

R.(John 6:63b) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The precepts of the LORD are right,
   rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
  enlightening the eye.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
  enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
  all of them just.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

They are more precious than gold,
  than a heap of purest gold;
Sweeter also than syrup
   or honey from the comb.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:9, 10, 11

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage we give praise to God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn also extols the virtue of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts. The passage also reflects the idea that following God’s statutes leads to peace and prosperity.

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Psalm 19:8-9,10-11,15

#10L BVM Context (Holy Mary, Disciple of the Lord, Lent 10)

R. (See John 6:63c) Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart.
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
R. Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The statutes of the LORD are true,
all of them just;
more desirable than gold,
than a hoard of purest gold,
sweeter also than honey
or drippings from the comb.
R. Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.

Let the words of my mouth meet with your favor,
keep the thoughts of my heart before you,
LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
R. Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8-9,10-11,15

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage we give praise to God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn also extols the virtue of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts. The passage also reflects the idea that following God’s statutes leads to peace and prosperity.

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