Trusting in God is a simple surrender: “Yes Lord, take over.” It’s simple, yet the rewards are so comforting and satisfying. Photo Credit: Unsplash 2. Joy in Salvation An interesting addition to the songs of ascent are the Israelites’ songs of victory. These psalms cap...
Pilgrim Psalms Psalm of Ascents Songs of Degrees In Hebrew, the Songs of Ascent are given the name “Shirei ha Ma’a lot” (שִׁיר המַּצֲלוֹת). The word for “song” isshîrorshîrâ; consecutively, the wordmaʿalâmeans “step, stair, ...
I don’t intend on exegeting all of the Ascent Psalms but here is just a sample of one, PSALM 126:1-6. The psalmist remembers God's great deliverance and prays it will continue until completion. He describes the nation Judah's emotion upon being released from a terrible captivity. H. ...
Jacob, Life of Moses the Reluctant Leader Joshua Gideon David, Life of Elijah Psalms Solomon Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) Isaiah 28 Advent Scriptures (Messianic) Daniel Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books Gospels Christmas Incarnation (Mt, Lk) Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7) Luke's Gospel...
time for idle hands. Traditionally, one is not likely to find Benedictines reciting the Rosary in common, Divine Mercy Chaplet, or other such devotions. Their day (traditionally) is mostly occupied by the recitation of the complete Divine Office (all seven offices, and complete psalms), though...
(who wrote many of the Psalms) wrote the words for his son Solomon. This small poem includes five verses that give warnings and also share that the blessings of children come from the Lord. Although short in length, the words are powerful. Referred to as “The Song of Ascents,” the ...
An essay on just what is the Kingdom of heaven or Kingdom of God that Jesus teaches about in the Sermon on the Mount.
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David, Life of Elijah Psalms Solomon Songs of Ascent (Ps 120-135) Isaiah Advent/Messianic Scriptures Daniel Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books Gospels Christmas Incarnation (Mt, Lk) Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7) Mark Luke's Gospel John's Gospel 7 Last Words of Christ Parables Jesus and ...