"Restore us, O God; let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved." Psalm 80:3 Reflection: It may seem strange to turn to this psalm on the day after Easter. Yes, I know, it was the next one on the list. But it sounds penitential and pleading to me, like it is unfinished "Lent" business--- not the joyful "Christ is risen" cries we heard yesterday. On the other hand, … [Read more...] about Psalm 80 (Psalms on the Trail)
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Psalm 14 (Psalms on the Trail)
"When the Lord restores the fortunes of the people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad" Psalm 14:7 Reflection: I love the Church. Sometimes as an institution it has been awkward, foolish, hurtful, and abusive. I have suffered because of it. Sometimes it has lost its way and forgotten its purpose. I have gotten caught up in its trivia. Yet eventually the sin in it … [Read more...] about Psalm 14 (Psalms on the Trail)