Psalm

Bread and Fish
Commentary on Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

Thomas Merton once stated “Praise is cheap,” and it seems [...]

Bread and Fish
Commentary on Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

The scriptures often describe people and things in absolute terms, [...]

Disciples See Christ Walking on the Water
Commentary on Psalm 85:8-13

Sometimes we just want to grab the hatchet out of the Lectionary Committee’s hands! In [...]

Disciples See Christ Walking on the Water
Commentary on Psalm 85:8-13

This psalm lection contains a magnificent constellation of biblical terms, portraying them with a striking [...]

The Canaanite Woman asks for healing for her daughter
Commentary on Psalm 67:1-7

A Liturgy of Blessing As the twice-repeated refrain (verses 3, 5) indicates, Psalm 67 is [...]

The Canaanite Woman asks for healing for her daughter
Commentary on Psalm 67:1-7

This psalm is a favorite for several reasons. Its repetitions and relative brevity make it [...]

Finding of Moses
Commentary on Psalm 138:1-8

This psalm of thanksgiving — one of those songs that was composed after its author [...]

Finding of Moses
Commentary on Psalm 138:1-8

Psalm 138 is classified as an Individual Hymn of Thanksgiving, a psalm in which a [...]

God Touches Jeremiah's Mouth
Commentary on Psalm 26:1-8

Psalm 26 is a sturdy prayer that can be prayed by any individual at any [...]

God Touches Jeremiah's Mouth
Commentary on Psalm 26:1-8

I teach at a college that emphasizes the integration of faith and learning. We strive [...]