Psalm 23:1-6

This week’s responsorial psalm comes from Psalm 23, one of the most well-known and beloved of all the psalms. It vividly depicts a life of peace, rest, and abundance.

God’s loving care is illustrated through the imagery of a shepherd and a host, drawing on the traditions of the Exodus (Isaiah 40:11, 49:10; Jeremiah 31:10).

The psalm’s meaning is fully realized in Jesus’ declaration, “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:11,14, Hebrews 13:20). With Christ, who has already set the table of the Eucharist for us, we look forward to the green pastures of his Kingdom, where we will find complete happiness (cf. 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 7:17).

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