Blog – Our Lady of Angels Association

I love the Lord, who listened to my voice in supplication, who turned an ear to me on the day I called. I was caught by the cords of death; the snares of Sheol had seized me; I felt agony and dread. Then I called on the name of the Lord, “O Lord, save my life!” Gracious is the Lord and just; yes, our God is merciful. The Lord protects the simple; I was helpless, but God saved me. Return, my soul, to your rest; the Lord has been good to you. For my soul has been freed from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

Psalm 116:1-9

Glorify the Lord, Jerusalem; Zion, offer praise to your God, who has strengthened the bars of your gates, blessed your children within you, brought peace to your borders, and filled you with finest wheat. The Lord sends a command to earth; his word runs swiftly! Thus snow is spread like wool, frost is scattered like ash, hail is dispersed like crumbs; before such colds the waters freeze. Again he sends his word and they melt; the wind is unleashed and the waters flow. The Lord also proclaims his word to Jacob, decrees and laws to Israel. God has not done this for other nations; of such laws they know nothing.

Psalm 147: 12-20

Do not speak evil of one another, brothers. Whoever speaks evil of a brother or judges his brother speaks evil of the law and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save or to destroy. Who then are you to judge your neighbor?

James 4:11-12

Christ’s power has bestowed on us everything that makes for life and devotion, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and power. Through these, he has bestowed on us the precious and very great promises, so that through them you may come to share in the divine nature, after escaping from the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion, devotion with mutual affection, mutual affection with love.

II Peter 1:3-7

I lie prostrate in the dust; give me life in accord with your word. I disclosed my ways and you answered me; teach me your laws. Make me understand the way of your precepts; I will ponder your wondrous deeds. I weep in bitter pain; in accord with your word strengthen me. Lead me from the way of deceit; favor me with your teaching. The way of loyalty I have chosen; I have set your edicts before me. I cling to your decrees, Lord; do not let me come to shame. I will run the way of your commands, for you open my docile heart.

Psalm 119 continued – verses 25-32

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power: proclaim the word; be persistent, whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching. For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths. But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry.

II Timothy 4:1-5

All you peoples, clap your hands; shout to God with joyful cries. For the Lord, the Most High, inspires awe, the great king over all the earth, Who made people subject to us, brought nations under our feet, Who chose a land for our heritage, the glory of Jacob, the beloved. God mounts the throne amid shouts of joy; the Lord, amid trumpet blasts. Sing praise to God, sing praise. God is king over all the earth; sing hymns of praise. God rules over the nations; God sits upon his holy throne. The princes of the people assemble with the people of the God of Abraham. For the rulers of the earth belong to God, who is enthroned on high.

Psalm 47:1-10

Remember your word to your servant by which you give me hope. This is my comfort in affliction, your promise that gives me life. Though the arrogant utterly scorn me, I do not turn from your teaching. When I recite your edicts of old I am comforted, Lord. Rage seizes me because of the wicked; they forsake your teaching. Your laws become my songs wherever I make my home. Even at night I remember your name in observance of your teaching, Lord. This is my good fortune, for I have observed your precepts.

Psalm 119 continued – verses 49-56

The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad. Cloud and darkness surround the Lord; justice and right are the foundations of his throne. Fire goes before him; everywhere it consumes the foes. Lightning illumines the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim God’s justice; all peoples see his glory.

Psalm 97:1-6

Hear my words, O Lord; listen to my sighing.
Hear my cry for help, my King, my God!
To you I pray, O Lord; at dawn you will her my cry;
At dawn I will plead before you and wait.

All who take refuge in you will be glad and forever shout for joy.
Protect them that you may be the joy of those who love your name.
For you, Lord, bless the just; you surround them with favor like a shield.

Psalm 5:1-5, 12-13