Advent Psalm reading for December 21, 22, 23, & 24: Psalm 89. Introduction to Psalm 89 Today’s reflection begins with a new psalm, Psalm 89. This psalm is attributed to Ethan the Ezrahite, who is thought to have been one of the musicians and psalmists noted by the Chronicler. The liturgy includes the first four…

Advent Psalm reading for December 21, 22, 23, & 24: Psalm 89. Proclaiming the Wonders of God In the first post, I looked at verses 1-4 (1-5, Hebrew). This post will explore the next several verses. Psalm 89:5-14 (6-15, Hebrew) reads like a prophetic psalm—God writ large. This description of God bridges us from the reflection…

Advent Psalm reading for December 21, 22, 23, & 24: Psalm 89. The Rule of Equity in Psalm 45 Having explored the themes of divine justice in Psalm 89, let’s turn to the New Testament liturgy in Hebrews 1, which references Psalm 45, offering a complementary perspective on God’s equitable rule. God’s divine justice brings joy…

Advent Psalm reading for December 21, 22, 23, & 24: Psalm 89. A Canticle of Praise Today, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the candle for Love. The gospel reading that goes alongside Psalm 89 is from Luke 1, the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise. Mary’s song recalls themes from Exodus 15, the song…