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Post by Beryllos on Feb 27, 2017 16:25:21 GMT
Also from yesterday's Mass, and somehow appropriate to Lent:
I am not conscious of anything against me, but I do not thereby stand acquitted; the one who judges me is the Lord.
1 Corinthians 4:4
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Post by Professor Q on Feb 28, 2017 5:43:40 GMT
"When thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created; and thou renewest the face of the ground." - Psalm 104
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Post by pianistclare on Feb 28, 2017 14:04:34 GMT
May the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and My Redeemer.
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Post by sirach on Feb 28, 2017 15:26:22 GMT
May the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and My Redeemer. The Holy Spirit convicted me of this yesterday as I revealed a truth, but deep in my heart where nobody else is witness, I mentioned it with some secret satisfaction in demeaning this person. Mea culpa! Gotta watch this in the future, that my heart's thoughts may be pleasing to the Lord.
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Post by pianistclare on Feb 28, 2017 15:31:38 GMT
I hear you! God bless!
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Post by sirach on Mar 2, 2017 12:34:40 GMT
The Lord delights in those who revere Him, in those who wait for His love.
From this morning's LOTH, Ps. 147:11
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Post by upupandaway on Mar 2, 2017 14:41:56 GMT
Oh, yes. I could quote from the LOTH all day long. Instead, I offer this: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever!-1 Chronicles 16:34 (RSV-CE)
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Post by pianistclare on Mar 2, 2017 14:44:48 GMT
The very first one!!!!
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. He is like a tree planted near running water, That yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves never fade. Whatever he does, prospers.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 11:28:47 GMT
I've been reading and rereading psalm 103. It brings me peace sometimes. And that's a great thing right now!
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Post by Professor Q on Mar 7, 2017 11:41:14 GMT
I find myself reading Psalm 51 several times during Lent, and this year is no exception.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 11:57:51 GMT
I find myself reading Psalm 51 several times during Lent, and this year is no exception. Yes! Psalm 88 is a good one for those who are experiencing many trials. ETA: Its quite interesting to skim through the book of Psalms as a whole. David seems to be one to endure many spiritual trials and then experiences moments of great peace as well. It's like most of us. I like sinful, suffering saints. They most resemble me, especially that sinful part!
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Post by Professor Q on Mar 7, 2017 12:03:08 GMT
I find myself reading Psalm 51 several times during Lent, and this year is no exception. Yes! Psalm 88 is a good one for those who are experiencing many trials. ETA: Its quite interesting to skim through the book of Psalms as a whole. David seems to be one to endure many spiritual trials and then experiences moments of great peace as well. It's like most of us. I like sinful, suffering saints. They most resemble me, especially that sinful part! True on Psalm 88. The same can be said about the Third Lamentation of Jeremiah. My wife finds Psalm 71 helpful in such circumstances.
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Post by pianistclare on Mar 7, 2017 16:29:06 GMT
PSALM 51:
Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love; in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions.
Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me.
For I know my transgressions; my sin is always before me.b
Against you, you alone have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your eyes So that you are just in your word, and without reproach in your judgment.c
Behold, I was born in guilt, in sin my mother conceived me.*d
Behold, you desire true sincerity; and secretly you teach me wisdom.
Cleanse me with hyssop,* that I may be pure; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.e
You will let me hear gladness and joy; the bones you have crushed will rejoice.
Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my iniquities.
A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.f
Do not drive me from before your face, nor take from me your holy spirit.g
Restore to me the gladness of your salvation; uphold me with a willing spirit.
I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you.
Rescue me from violent bloodshed, God, my saving God, and my tongue will sing joyfully of your justice.h
Lord, you will open my lips; and my mouth will proclaim your praise.
For you do not desire sacrifice* or I would give it; a burnt offering you would not accept.i
My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 1:22:15 GMT
Yes! Psalm 88 is a good one for those who are experiencing many trials. ETA: Its quite interesting to skim through the book of Psalms as a whole. David seems to be one to endure many spiritual trials and then experiences moments of great peace as well. It's like most of us. I like sinful, suffering saints. They most resemble me, especially that sinful part! True on Psalm 88. The same can be said about the Third Lamentation of Jeremiah. My wife finds Psalm 71 helpful in such circumstances. Thanks I'll check it out!
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Post by Irishmom on Mar 8, 2017 1:48:06 GMT
I would like to invite anyone to post anything from the Bible that has inspired, touched or called out to you today or any day on this thread. Please post the quote or the part of the psalm so we all can read it right here.GOD has a REASON for allowing things to happen. We may NEVER understand His WISDOM, but we simply have to TRUST His WILL.
-Psalm 37:5
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