Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17

Our responsorial this week comes from Psalm 72, a royal psalm praying that the king may rule with God’s justice, defend the poor, and bring peace and prosperity to the land.

This vision of a righteous ruler echoes Isaiah’s prophecy of the Spirit-anointed shoot from the stump of Jesse — a king who judges with wisdom and equity. Continue reading “Psalm for the 2nd Sunday of Advent (A)” →