Psalm 86: 5-6, 9-10, 15-16

Parts of an individual lament are singled out for this week’s responsorial psalm: a prayer to be heard by God, expressions of praise, and a plea for mercy.

This psalm is entitled “a prayer of David;” it was probably not written on any specific occasion, but was a prayer he often used himself and recommended to others for their use, especially in a day of affliction. Continue reading “Psalm for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)” →