Psalm 80: 9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20

The responsorial psalm for this week comes from Psalm 80, a community lament in a time of military defeat.

The psalm uses the metaphor of a vineyard to sketch the history of Israel’s origin, its growth, and its collapse. In this state of ruin, the psalmist cries out to God for restoration and promises fidelity in the future.

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