Book of Psalms

Psalm 36

Psalm 36: Sin Speaks to the Sinner

“Sin directs the heart of the wicked man;
his eyes are closed to the fear of God.” (Psalm 36:2)

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open hands

Dependence on God

Repeatedly in the Psalms, we are reminded that it is from God’s open hand that we are fed.
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Praying the Psalms

Anyone who prays the Psalms over a period of time is bound to have some favorites. As a Franciscan and a Scripture scholar, I would like to share my personal favorites.
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Seven Days with the Psalms: Crosses on the Highway

When life is dark, Christ is the light. The psalms can show us the way.
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Seven Days with the Psalms: The Place Where the Light Enters You

In today's reflection, Maureen O'Brien reminds us that there is no wound that God cannot heal.
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Seven Days with the Psalms: What Remains

Welcome to day four! In today's meditation, Maureen O'Brien advises that we look back before we move forward.
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Seven Days with the Psalms: Love Unfailing

In today's meditation, Maureen O'Brien encourages us to approach the psalms in a different way.
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