Psalm 116: 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18

The responsorial psalm for this week is from Psalm 116, a hymn from a temple service of thanksgiving.

This psalm used to be part of the old Roman liturgy of the Eucharist. Before Holy Communion, the priest would pray verses 12-14, to indicate that the best way to “pay” our debt to the Lord is to join in the sacrifice of Christ.

The Church recommends this psalm for all the faithful as a preparation for Mass.

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