Responding to The Psalms – October 2022

A project of the Spirituality Committee of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

In a psalm, instruction vies with beauty. We sing for pleasure. We learn for our profit.

What experience is not covered by a reading of the psalms?

I come across the words: A song for the beloved, and I am aflame with desire for God’s love.

I go through God’s revelation in all its beauty, the intimations of resurrection, the gifts of his promise. I learn to avoid sin. I see my mistake in feeling ashamed of repentance for my sins

from The Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose – 1

We have used the Sunday Responsorial psalm to offer a focus for reflection during the week ahead for yourself or share with others.

There is space on each page for you to note your own thoughts as a possible personal journal.

2 October – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

9 October – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

16 October – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

23 October – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

30 October – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C