Psalm 69: 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35

The responsorial psalm for this week comes from Psalm 69, a lament about suffering. Despite his circumstances, the psalmist maintains hope that all will be set right. The correlation with our first reading from Jeremiah is very clear.

Unfortunately, crying out to God in grief or sorrow is not something we are accustomed to doing, or even hearing from others. Complaining to God may seem disrespectful or irreverent, but in reality, a lament is an act of deep faith. It recognizes that God holds authority over life’s situations and humbly believes that God will assist those who cry out for help. A lament is a genuine expression of trust in God’s intervention.

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