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U2 "40" – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm
Today’s responsorial reading is from Psalm 40, which gives me the great pleasure to embed the absolute best modern version of one of the Psalms, U2’s “40.” The lyrics are here. Today’s reading actually doesn’t include most of the verses used for this song, but it does make use of verse 2, and that was…
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The Word of God Ran a Sprint …
in yesterday’s lectionary reading. I thought this was a pretty neat bit of imagery in Psalm 147:15. He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. (Psa 147:15 NRSV) Related: Psalm 96:5 – Word Play Psalm 98 and Assonance Psalm 1.4 – A Video Illustration of Chaff Psalm 1.1 – Translation Comparison
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Psalm 72 – The King Worthy of Homage
I wrote yesterday about how the lectionary obliterated a bit of beautiful imagery. It doesn’t do a great job with today’s response either, which is the middle-latter portion of Psalm 72. The focus of this part of the Psalm is upon the king who is worthy of homage and dominion in verses 8-11. Psalm 72:8-11…
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Psalm 72 – Shame on the Lectionary
Psalm 72 is the responsorial for today and the lectionary successfully obliterates the imagery of verses 6 and 7. Here’s how the lectionary reading looks online. Psalm 72 in the Lectionary Responsorial Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 R. (see 11) Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. O God, with your judgment endow the king,…
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Psalm 72:10 – Tarshish Again
Last week I wrote a learner centered blog post on the significance of Jonah fleeing to Tarshish. And, Tarshish shows up again in today’s responsive reading. To understand the symbolism of gifts coming from there, try out the “activity” from the first part of the previous post using the maps. Then, consider the text. Psalm…
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Psalm 96:5 – Word Play
Today’s responsorial Psalm is Psalm 96. In verse 5, there is a word play between the words translated “gods of the peoples” and the word translated “idols” (or “worthless idols” or “worthless” dependent on which translation you are reading). I wanted to see if you can hear it. Psalm 96:5 For all the gods of…
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Thoughts on Psalm 136
Today’s response is Psalm 136. Our Sunday night music group plays a song based on this Psalm with some regularity, but I must admit that this is one of the texts that I struggle with a great deal. The refrain is “His love endures forever.” If you have been around the field of Biblical Studies…