Psalm

The Pharisee and the Publican
Commentary on Psalm 84:1-7

The psalms chosen for lectionary use are often abridged for a variety of reasons — [...]

Zacchaeus
Commentary on Psalm 32:1-7

Psalm 32 is one of the Penitential Psalms (6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and [...]

Zacchaeus
Commentary on Psalm 32:1-7

Who knew? The ancient psalmist was a clinical therapist, saying in effect, “Don’t hold in [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Psalm 46

Psalm 46 is a song of trust in Yahweh.1 Its three major sections (verses 1-3, 4-7, 8-11) [...]

Crucifixion
Commentary on Psalm 46

This is the final week in the liturgical calendar. Christians around the world will proclaim and celebrate [...]

Majestas
Commentary on Psalm 149

What is it that gives rise to the formation of a song? At a fundamental level a [...]

Majestas
Commentary on Psalm 149

Presumably, Psalm 149 was chosen as the lectionary psalm for All Saints Day because the “saints” show [...]

Anastasis
Commentary on Psalm 17:1-9

Praying with exclamation points! Before entering into Psalm 17 to consider David’s prayer, we are [...]

Anastasis
Commentary on Psalm 17:1-9

Honesty is a core component of living in relationship with others. Whether the good, the [...]

Jerusalem Temple from 2nd Temple Period
Commentary on Psalm 98

Psalm 98 invites hearers and readers into a new frame of reflection about the activity of God. [...]