Category: Ordinary Psalms
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Here in the Dark
The Psalm 87/88 laments the suffering and abandonment experienced by the speaker, expressing a deep sense of despair and isolation. The speaker pleads to God for mercy and questions the purpose of suffering and whether it allows for praise. The psalm raises profound existential questions in the face of adversity.
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First Things First
The video presents Psalm 62 / 63 in Hebrew or Greek, expressing longing for God’s mercy and rejoicing in His presence. The psalmist finds refuge in God, contrasting the fate of those who seek to harm them.
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Bully for you.
The Psalm 37/38 expresses deep despair and suffering, seeking God’s mercy and help in times of trouble. It describes physical and emotional pain, betrayal by friends, and persecution by enemies. The psalmist pleads for God’s intervention and expresses hope in divine salvation, despite overwhelming adversity.
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Rest in Peace
The content features a YouTube video and a Psalm 103 (104 MT) excerpt, emphasizing the magnificence of the Lord in nature. It also includes a prayer from the Optina Elders, seeking guidance and peace in all circumstances. The resources mentioned delve into the numbering of Psalms and dragon imagery in the Bible.
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In Wisdom All Things
The content features a YouTube video and a Psalm 103 (104 MT) excerpt, emphasizing the magnificence of the Lord in nature. It also includes a prayer from the Optina Elders, seeking guidance and peace in all circumstances. The resources mentioned delve into the numbering of Psalms and dragon imagery in the Bible.
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Psalms as Liturgy
The Daily Office – that is the daily recitation of the 150 biblical poems known as The Psalms of David – has been an important part of my devotion life since I joined the Episcopal Church in 1980 or ’81. The parish priest at Grace Church, Father (now the Rev’d Canon) John Osgood, was an…
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The Ordinary
A series of Lenten Meditation is planned.
Orthoparadoxy 