Thursday, November 27, 2008
Daily Scripture Readings
Daily Scripture Readings: "Psalms 138: 1 - 5
1 I give thee thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing thy praise;
2 I bow down toward thy holy temple and give thanks to thy name for thy steadfast love and thy faithfulness; for thou hast exalted above everything thy name and thy word.
3 On the day I called, thou didst answer me, my strength of soul thou didst increase.
4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, for they have heard the words of thy mouth;
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD."
1 I give thee thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing thy praise;
2 I bow down toward thy holy temple and give thanks to thy name for thy steadfast love and thy faithfulness; for thou hast exalted above everything thy name and thy word.
3 On the day I called, thou didst answer me, my strength of soul thou didst increase.
4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, for they have heard the words of thy mouth;
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD."
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 98
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 98
Psalms
Chapter 98
1
1 A psalm. 2 Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous deeds, Whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory.
2
The LORD has made his victory known; has revealed his triumph for the nations to see,
3
Has remembered faithful love toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4
Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth; break into song; sing praise.
5
Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.
6
With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy to the King, the LORD.
7
Let the sea and what fills it resound, the world and those who dwell there.
8
Let the rivers clap their hands, the mountains shout with them for joy,
9
Before the LORD who comes, who comes to govern the earth, To govern the world with justice and the peoples with fairness.
Psalms
Chapter 98
1
1 A psalm. 2 Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous deeds, Whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory.
2
The LORD has made his victory known; has revealed his triumph for the nations to see,
3
Has remembered faithful love toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4
Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth; break into song; sing praise.
5
Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.
6
With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy to the King, the LORD.
7
Let the sea and what fills it resound, the world and those who dwell there.
8
Let the rivers clap their hands, the mountains shout with them for joy,
9
Before the LORD who comes, who comes to govern the earth, To govern the world with justice and the peoples with fairness.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
YouTube - Mercy Me - I can Only Imagine
Dedicated to Joe Soares! We love you and as much as heaven is rejoicing on this day...we who are still clothed in our human bodies are heart sick over our great loss.
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 96
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 96
Psalms
Chapter 96
1
1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day.
3
Tell God's glory among the nations; among all peoples, God's marvelous deeds.
4
2 For great is the LORD and highly to be praised, to be feared above all gods.
5
For the gods of the nations all do nothing, but the LORD made the heavens.
6
Splendor and power go before him; power and grandeur are in his holy place.
7
Give to the LORD, you families of nations, give to the LORD glory and might;
8
give to the LORD the glory due his name! Bring gifts and enter his courts;
9
bow down to the LORD, splendid in holiness. Tremble before God, all the earth;
10
say among the nations: The LORD is king. The world will surely stand fast, never to be moved. God rules the peoples with fairness.
11
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea and what fills it resound;
12
let the plains be joyful and all that is in them. Then let all the trees of the forest rejoice
13
before the LORD who comes, who comes to govern the earth, To govern the world with justice and the peoples with faithfulness.
Psalms
Chapter 96
1
1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day.
3
Tell God's glory among the nations; among all peoples, God's marvelous deeds.
4
2 For great is the LORD and highly to be praised, to be feared above all gods.
5
For the gods of the nations all do nothing, but the LORD made the heavens.
6
Splendor and power go before him; power and grandeur are in his holy place.
7
Give to the LORD, you families of nations, give to the LORD glory and might;
8
give to the LORD the glory due his name! Bring gifts and enter his courts;
9
bow down to the LORD, splendid in holiness. Tremble before God, all the earth;
10
say among the nations: The LORD is king. The world will surely stand fast, never to be moved. God rules the peoples with fairness.
11
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea and what fills it resound;
12
let the plains be joyful and all that is in them. Then let all the trees of the forest rejoice
13
before the LORD who comes, who comes to govern the earth, To govern the world with justice and the peoples with faithfulness.
Monday, November 24, 2008
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 24
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 24
Psalms
Chapter 24
1
1 A psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S and all it holds, the world and those who live there.
2
For God founded it on the seas, established it over the rivers.
3
Who may go up the mountain of the LORD? Who can stand in his holy place?
4
2 "The clean of hand and pure of heart, who are not devoted to idols, who have not sworn falsely.
5
They will receive blessings from the LORD, and justice from their saving God.
6
Such are the people that love the LORD, that seek the face of the God of Jacob." Selah
7
3 Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter.
8
Who is this king of glory? The LORD, a mighty warrior, the LORD, mighty in battle.
9
Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter.
10
Who is this king of glory? The LORD of hosts is the king of glory. Selah
Psalms
Chapter 24
1
1 A psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S and all it holds, the world and those who live there.
2
For God founded it on the seas, established it over the rivers.
3
Who may go up the mountain of the LORD? Who can stand in his holy place?
4
2 "The clean of hand and pure of heart, who are not devoted to idols, who have not sworn falsely.
5
They will receive blessings from the LORD, and justice from their saving God.
6
Such are the people that love the LORD, that seek the face of the God of Jacob." Selah
7
3 Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter.
8
Who is this king of glory? The LORD, a mighty warrior, the LORD, mighty in battle.
9
Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter.
10
Who is this king of glory? The LORD of hosts is the king of glory. Selah
Sunday, November 23, 2008
At the King's Feet : A Catholic Reflection
At the King's Feet : A Catholic Reflection: "We all were enemies of Christ the King as we lived in sin (Rm 5:10). Then we came to know Jesus as Savior, Lord, God, and King, and we repented. We came to the foot of His cross and were shocked speechless when we realized how much Jesus, King of the universe, suffered out of love for us (Is 52:15). We humbled ourselves at His crucified feet (Mt 22:44), and we fell at His feet to worship, thank, and praise Him (Lk 17:16)."
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 23
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 23: "Psalms
Chapter 23
1
1 A psalm of David. 2 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.
2
In green pastures you let me graze; to safe waters you lead me;
3
3 you restore my strength. You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name.
4
4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage.
5
5 You set a table before me as my enemies watch; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
6 Only goodness and love will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come."
Chapter 23
1
1 A psalm of David. 2 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.
2
In green pastures you let me graze; to safe waters you lead me;
3
3 you restore my strength. You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name.
4
4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage.
5
5 You set a table before me as my enemies watch; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
6 Only goodness and love will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come."
Saturday, November 22, 2008
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 144
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 144
Psalms
Chapter 144
1
1 Of David. 2 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war;
2
My safe guard and my fortress, my stronghold, my deliverer, My shield, in whom I trust, who subdues peoples under me.
3
3 LORD, what are mortals that you notice them; human beings, that you take thought of them?
4
4 They are but a breath; their days are like a passing shadow.
5
5 LORD, incline your heavens and come; touch the mountains and make them smoke.
6
Flash forth lightning and scatter my foes; shoot your arrows and rout them.
7
Reach out your hand from on high; deliver me from the many waters; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes.
8
6 Their mouths speak untruth; their right hands are raised in lying oaths.
9
O God, a new song I will sing to you; on a ten-stringed lyre I will play for you.
10
You give victory to kings; you delivered David your servant. From the menacing sword
11
deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. Their mouths speak untruth; their right hands are raised in lying oaths.
12
May our sons be like plants well nurtured from their youth, Our daughters, like carved columns, shapely as those of the temple.
13
May our barns be full with every kind of store. May our sheep increase by thousands, by tens of thousands in our fields; may our oxen be well fattened.
14
May there be no breach in the walls, no exile, no outcry in our streets.
15
Happy the people so blessed; happy the people whose God is the LORD.
Psalms
Chapter 144
1
1 Of David. 2 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war;
2
My safe guard and my fortress, my stronghold, my deliverer, My shield, in whom I trust, who subdues peoples under me.
3
3 LORD, what are mortals that you notice them; human beings, that you take thought of them?
4
4 They are but a breath; their days are like a passing shadow.
5
5 LORD, incline your heavens and come; touch the mountains and make them smoke.
6
Flash forth lightning and scatter my foes; shoot your arrows and rout them.
7
Reach out your hand from on high; deliver me from the many waters; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes.
8
6 Their mouths speak untruth; their right hands are raised in lying oaths.
9
O God, a new song I will sing to you; on a ten-stringed lyre I will play for you.
10
You give victory to kings; you delivered David your servant. From the menacing sword
11
deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. Their mouths speak untruth; their right hands are raised in lying oaths.
12
May our sons be like plants well nurtured from their youth, Our daughters, like carved columns, shapely as those of the temple.
13
May our barns be full with every kind of store. May our sheep increase by thousands, by tens of thousands in our fields; may our oxen be well fattened.
14
May there be no breach in the walls, no exile, no outcry in our streets.
15
Happy the people so blessed; happy the people whose God is the LORD.
Friday, November 21, 2008
YouTube - Amy Grant - Shine All Your Light
Here under heaven's eyes,
down under paradise,
sometimes it seems like we're so small.
Here on the shores that reach
into infinity,
how could we matter much at all?
Would it be enough
if each of us would give our love?
Like sand on a mountain,
rain on a fountain,
shade on a shadow,
a breeze in this tornado,
just do what you can.
Clap with one hand
and shine all your light in the sun.
We live to learn to love.
Oh, mercy from above.
Amazing grace, like rain comes falling down.
We sing our hearts to you,
our song of gratitude.
The voice of ev'ry soul,
how sweet the sound.
We can only trust
all our prayers will all add up.
Like sand on a mountain,
rain on a fountain,
shade on a shadow,
a breeze in this tornado,
just do what you can.
Clap with one hand
and shine all your light in the sun.
Would it be enough
if each of us would give our love?
Like sand on a mountain,
rain on a fountain,
shade on a shadow,
a breeze in this tornado,
just do what you can.
Clap with one hand
and shine all your light in the sun.
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 119
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 119
3 I will run the way of your commands, for you open my docile heart.
33
LORD, teach me the way of your laws; I shall observe them with care.
34
Give me insight to observe your teaching, to keep it with all my heart.
35
Lead me in the path of your commands, for that is my delight.
36
Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain.
37
Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life.
38
For your servant fulfill your promise made to those who fear you.
39
Turn away from me the taunts I dread, for your edicts bring good.
40
See how I long for your precepts; in your justice give me life.
41
Let your love come to me, LORD, salvation in accord with your promise.
42
Let me answer my taunters with a word, for I trust in your word.
43
Do not take the word of truth from my mouth, for in your edicts is my hope.
44
I will keep your teachings always, for all time and forever.
45
I will walk freely in an open space because I cherish your precepts.
46
I will speak openly of your decrees without fear even before kings.
47
I delight in your commands, which I dearly love.
3 I will run the way of your commands, for you open my docile heart.
33
LORD, teach me the way of your laws; I shall observe them with care.
34
Give me insight to observe your teaching, to keep it with all my heart.
35
Lead me in the path of your commands, for that is my delight.
36
Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain.
37
Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life.
38
For your servant fulfill your promise made to those who fear you.
39
Turn away from me the taunts I dread, for your edicts bring good.
40
See how I long for your precepts; in your justice give me life.
41
Let your love come to me, LORD, salvation in accord with your promise.
42
Let me answer my taunters with a word, for I trust in your word.
43
Do not take the word of truth from my mouth, for in your edicts is my hope.
44
I will keep your teachings always, for all time and forever.
45
I will walk freely in an open space because I cherish your precepts.
46
I will speak openly of your decrees without fear even before kings.
47
I delight in your commands, which I dearly love.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
USCCB - (NAB) - November 20, 2008
USCCB - (NAB) - November 20, 2008:
Reading 1
Rv 5:1-10
4
I shed many tears because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to examine it.
5
One of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. The lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, 3 has triumphed, enabling him to open the scroll with its seven seals."
9
They sang a new hymn: "Worthy are you to receive the scroll and to break open its seals, for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation.
10
You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on earth."
11
I looked again and heard the voices of many angels who surrounded the throne and the living creatures and the elders. They were countless 5 in number,
12
and they cried out in a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing."
13
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, everything in the universe, cry out: "To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever."
14
The four living creatures answered, "Amen," and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Reading 1
Rv 5:1-10
4
I shed many tears because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to examine it.
5
One of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. The lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, 3 has triumphed, enabling him to open the scroll with its seven seals."
9
They sang a new hymn: "Worthy are you to receive the scroll and to break open its seals, for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation.
10
You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on earth."
11
I looked again and heard the voices of many angels who surrounded the throne and the living creatures and the elders. They were countless 5 in number,
12
and they cried out in a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing."
13
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, everything in the universe, cry out: "To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever."
14
The four living creatures answered, "Amen," and the elders fell down and worshiped.
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 149
USCCB - NAB - Psalm 149
Psalms
Chapter 149
1
1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song, a hymn in the assembly of the faithful.
2
Let Israel be glad in their maker, the people of Zion rejoice in their king.
3
2 Let them praise his name in festive dance, make music with tambourine and lyre.
4
For the LORD takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory.
5
3 Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, cry out for joy at their banquet,
6
With the praise of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands,
7
To bring retribution on the nations, punishment on the peoples,
8
To bind their kings with chains, shackle their nobles with irons,
9
4 To execute the judgments decreed for them-- such is the glory of all God's faithful. Hallelujah!
Psalms
Chapter 149
1
1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song, a hymn in the assembly of the faithful.
2
Let Israel be glad in their maker, the people of Zion rejoice in their king.
3
2 Let them praise his name in festive dance, make music with tambourine and lyre.
4
For the LORD takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory.
5
3 Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, cry out for joy at their banquet,
6
With the praise of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands,
7
To bring retribution on the nations, punishment on the peoples,
8
To bind their kings with chains, shackle their nobles with irons,
9
4 To execute the judgments decreed for them-- such is the glory of all God's faithful. Hallelujah!
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