Psalm 34:2-7

Our responsorial psalm for today’s celebration is from Psalm 34, which is attributed to King David. It was written during a time of distress as he fled from King Saul, who perceived him as a threat to his throne (1 Samuel 19-26).

The psalm is both a hymn of praise and a testament to God’s deliverance and care.

You may notice that we are repeating the responsorial psalm from last week. This is because it so well complements the themes for both weeks — God’s provision, goodness, and sustenance — while aligning with Jesus’ message in the “Bread of Life” discourse in John’s gospel.

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