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Epiphany 8/Ordinary Time 8
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Hear My Voice
Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
This is one of those psalms whose words have become so familiar from liturgical usage that they run the risk of evading our consciousness. How many spoken assurances of pardon have included the words, "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love" (v. 8).
Yet they are words that bear repeating, as well as careful study. Within the central portion of this psalm, verses 8-13, are some of the most powerful and profound statements in Hebrew thought concerning the attributes of God -- although verse 8 wraps it all up in one tight package.
Yet they are words that bear repeating, as well as careful study. Within the central portion of this psalm, verses 8-13, are some of the most powerful and profound statements in Hebrew thought concerning the attributes of God -- although verse 8 wraps it all up in one tight package.