Book of Psalms

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God Knows Me by Name

God, my loving parent, made me, cares for me, and calls me by name. It’s up to me to answer the call. 

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The Psalms Are Prayers from the Heart

The psalms are truly prayers from the heart, from the heart of our persons and from the heart of our lives.
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Hand holding a dying leaf.

Embrace Death

For us, as human beings, death is dark and scary and real. Even though we believe and trust in God, death can cause anxiety and anguish.
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A Franciscan Celebration of the Psalms

What makes the Psalms so powerful for us Christians is that they are prayers in God’s own words.
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God’s Light

Take a moment today and reflect on how God’s light has been there for you or your loved ones during these times of distress.
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Longing for God

It is our Christian belief that when Christ, the Incarnate Word, came to dwell among us, we entered a whole new era of God’s saving presence in our world.
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Spend a Moment with the Psalms

Today, find a quiet spot and spend time with the psalms. With a pencil or sticky notes, freely mark words or lines that speak to you.
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