Psalm

Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Commentary on Psalm 8

A problem with our hearing of Psalm 8, as with so many other biblical texts, may be [...]

Jesus Washing St. Peter's Feet
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

Psalm 116 is a thanksgiving psalm.1 These hymns were sung [...]

granlund sculpture
Commentary on Psalm 22

Psalm 22 has been described rather glibly as “the fifth passion narrative” for the imagery it has [...]

Jesus appears to Thomas
Commentary on Psalm 16

In the context (wake, aftermath, light) of Easter, Psalm 16 proposes a contrast of sorts, between “the [...]

St. Vitale - Abraham and the Three Angels
Commentary on Psalm 100

Psalm 100 tells us to shout it out. Many of us were brought up being told to [...]

Isaiah 64:8
Commentary on Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

With this psalm selection and the other lectionary texts for [...]

Isaiah 40:8
Commentary on Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

Psalm 85 is a perfect psalm for this second Sunday [...]

May those who sow in tears
Commentary on Psalm 126

Psalm 126 has a rich lectionary tradition, used for worship during Lent, after Pentecost, and here on [...]

Greetings, favored one!
Commentary on Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26

This wonderful and important psalm emphasizes another aspect of God’s [...]

Let the sea roar
Commentary on Psalm 148

The psalmist of Psalm 148 sings:1 Praise the Lord from the earth      You sea monsters and [...]