Psalm 15:2-5

Our responsorial psalm for this week comes from Psalm 15, which describes a liturgical scrutiny at the entrance to the Temple court. The Israelite wishing to be admitted had to ask the Temple official what conduct was appropriate to God’s precincts. The answer emphasizes virtues relating to one’s neighbor.

This psalm is our responsorial psalm for today because it echoes and deepens the central theme of the readings: hospitality as a pathway to divine presence.

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