Palm Sunday, Year A, Psalm 22 (1, 7-8, 17-20,)

1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? … 7 All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads. 8 “He trusts in the Lord,” they say, “let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him,  since he delights in him.” … 16 Dogs surround me,

15th Sunday, Ordinary Time, Year C, Psalm 69 (13, 16, 29-30, 32-33, 35, 36)

But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation… Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. … 29 But as for me, afflicted and in pain— may your salvation, God, protect me. 30 I will praise

2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C, Psalm 126

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. 4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev. 5 Those who

21st Sunday, Year B, Commentary on the psalm (34)

2 I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. … 8Taste and see that the Lord is good … 16but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. 17The righteous cry out, and the Lord