11. For cursed is he who does the work of God negligently, (Septuagint) or with deceit, Jeremias xlviii. (Berthier) --- So Christ orders us to hate our parents, when they are an obstacle to our salvation. (Calmet) --- All who would live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution, 2 Timothy iii. Not to advance is to go back. (Calmet), Mercy. Bible Commentary - Psalm 118:8 REAL Bible Believers ... Psalm 118 • A Psalm foretelling the work of ... Father Augustine's Homily Was Amazing At The 2015 North Texas Catholic … Such cannot expect to be liberated. (St. Hilary, St. Ambrose, &c.) (Calmet) --- Those who did not belong to the former, in the first ages of the world, might still form a part of the latter, like Job, &c. Without faith it is, and always was, impossible to please God, Hebrews xi. Truth. (Berthier) --- He would have died through zeal, if he had not seen God's justice. (Calmet) (Josue xxiv. 4. in Joan. 12. Power (Berthier) and love. Document: Commentary on Psalm 118: CPL: 141: Incipit: Licet mystice quoque: Date: 386-390: Latin Text: PL 15.1197-1526 CSEL 62 11. (Haydock) --- The perfect are not moved to imitate bad example, and the weak are not excused for so doing, as they ought to be constant. as they still do, 2 Timothy iv. Bede refer it to those times; though it seems in reality to appertain to all who desire to live piously, (Haydock) and it is only a conjecture that any other but David was the author, to whom it is generally attributed. Septuagint generally give the former meaning, as they render by seeking what moderns would restrain to signify observing, ver. He acknowledges God as his God, and calls on all to praise him. (St. Augustine), Transgressors. (Calmet). 115. This he declares out of zeal, praying to be freed from calumniators, (Worthington) particularly the devil, Apocalypse xii. Many Bible students think that the people made these tents with tree branches. Justice. We wander from thee, yet there is no place between. compares the speech of Nestor with honey. Hebrew, "lying." 8., and 16.) (St. Hilary) --- Though his decrees be most certain, means must be employed, which the just pray may not be wanting. Hebrew, &c., "performed." St. Ambrose, &c., add, "and the honeycomb," Psalm xviii. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. And the Redemptorist moral theologian Brian V. Johnstone writes of the Resurrection, “that belief does not seem to have left any mark on Christian ethics or moral theology, at least as this is portrayed in the standard texts.” It would be a tragedy, I think, if the Resurrection were merely a “proof” or “evidence,” ready for us to deploy in an apologetics exchange but meant for very little else. Some understand Jesus Christ, the end of the law; or martyrdom, the height of charity; or extreme distress, by the word perfection. (Calmet) --- Such is our soul, which we must fear to lose. Do you feel part of an architectonic whole? Hebrew, "cry." The prophet admits that notwithstanding his love of the law, he may have still many ways transgressed; and that without faith in the Messias, he could not belong to his fold, or escape the many dangers of the world, 1 Corinthians iv. I do not fear to approve of their conduct, (Calmet) and condole with them. (Calmet), Servant. (Berthier), Law. (Calmet) --- Therefore, chastisements are very salutary. This encourages me to adhere to the cause of virtue. (Worthington), Mindful. 12. (Calmet). Give thanks to Yahweh for he is good, for his faithful love endures for ever. 6. (St. Hilary) --- He may always at least have recourse to prayer, 1 Thessalonians v. 17. 19 Open the gates of righteousness; I will enter and thank the LORD. For though they be not acquainted with revelation, (Haydock) they have the natural law written in their hearts by God, Romans ii. (Haydock) --- "As if the Septuagint were not sufficient to determine the same....But....they are resolved to take their liberty, though contrary to St. Jerome, and the ancient Fathers." Since the coming of Christ, the mysteries and prophecies have been more developed. The Targum is, "in … Literally, "too much." This means that we can meditate on the Resurrection by meditating on the medieval cathedrals. (Houbigant) --- Hence the three apostles slept, Luke xxii. while sin is the light of the wicked, Proverbs xxi. 33.) (Berthier), Cried. 3 Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.”. (St. Hilary) (Pliny, [Natural History?] (Haydock) The word is very comprehensive. was treated. of the same description, must yield the palm to those who are less advanced in years, but more observant of God's law. (Ward's Errat. (Worthington) --- Those who receive not the sacrament, are still under a strict obligation to obey the truth; as all were created only for this purpose. Of darkness, or the chiefs of the Philistines, &c. (Berthier) --- Daniel was much exposed to the fury of the Babylonian princes, but he was more afraid of the terrors of the law, (Leviticus xxvi.) 4. Of thy, (de, &c.) but the true reading is, in testimoniis, "conformably to," &c., as in the Hebrew, Septuagint, and Vulgate. It may also be a prediction, as the Hebrew word (Berthier) yebshu is in the future. 100.) (Haydock) --- God rejects none but the negligent. Christ is risen, Alleluia! or liberty, ver. In my steps. Idle tales, not agreeable to God's law. The sanction of the law will remain after this world is at an end. St. Jerome (ad Paulam Urb. That they may not cause me to abandon virtue. & Proem. Ashamed. ( P) 10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I … Not always. Upon the rebel angels, and sinful men, whom thou wilt punish for ever. (Haydock) --- The psalmist means thus to express his firm determination to do all that God should require of him, (St. Augustine) and renews the solemn covenant entered into with the Deity by his ancestors. (Worthington) --- The deliverance from Babylon was a figure of redemption. (Calmet), Perfection, of a worldly nature. (Worthington) --- The angels rejoice at the conversion of a sinner, (Luke xv. 10. (Worthington), Law. See Ezechiel iii. Psalm 118:10-12. (Berthier), Large. 37.; St. Gregory, dial. I called upon the Lord in distress — As if he had said, You may see an example of the divine mercy in me, who was in grievous straits and dangers, but, imploring God’s protection and help, he answered me, and set me in a large place — He not only delivered me, but placed me in a secure condition, free from all such molestation. Who do not follow the rules of virtue. If Greek: o were placed before Greek: e, the exact meaning of the Hebrew would be preserved, though the wicked are often styled fools. 106.; Calmet) which he made with perfect freedom and willingness, though it was not a matter of choice. (Worthington) --- Moses acknowledged, that man could not observe the law, without Christ, Deuteronomy xxx 11., and Romans x. Serve thee. These are most glorious titles, importing the true service of Christ, in unity with the Catholic Church, and under the Vicar of Jesus Christ, the Pope. Often, (Worthington) as the word signifies, Proverbs xxiv. (Worthington) --- The virtuous man is neither scandalized at the law, though he may not understand it perfectly nor at the fall of those who had been most eminent for sanctity. (St. Jerome) --- All the just will be glad to see me delivered. (Haydock) --- David is supposed to have written this psalm for the instruction of Solomon in his youth, (Berthier) though others believe that he composed it while he himself was young, and persecuted by Saul. with regard to God. 15. O! In justice, as thy law enjoins. This too comes to pass. Then the assembly heard a sermon of St Augustine “amplifying the awareness that the true temple of God is made not of inert rock, but of human hearts and spirits.”, This might seem to be rather off point, but remember that, as Dr Soskice says, “early Christians, it would seem, believed that Jesus had styled his own body as the Temple, or at least that Jesus’ body could be styled as a temple.” After all, St Paul imagines Christ as a foundation, himself as an architect, and all Christians as builders and building simultaneously. The just prays for greater perfection, and for perseverance. or step by step. (Calmet) (Daniel ix. (Berthier), Snare, ver. Is his arm shortened, or are we no longer his people? as more conformable to the original, though the sense is much the same. I have been fatigued with looking up to heaven for aid, like a woman who looks for the return of her husband to port. (Haydock) --- Some would refer it to "God's strong injunction;" which is not necessary. But the Church will never cease to proclaim the truth. 6. moralizes on the signification of these letters, which he renders, 1. (Worthington) (James iv. 25., and xviii. (St. Ambrose) --- I have reflected on my former actions, and taken up this firm determination, trusting in thy mercy, ver. Psalm 118 – The Chief Cornerstone. In the faithful angels, (St. Augustine) or Jesus Christ. (Calmet) --- All men have been involved in sin, and Christ came to save them; but only such as keep the law will obtain salvation. In danger of being thrown by, or of falling, (Worthington) ready to appear before God's tribunal. You are not in a higher station than the holy king who said, I rose, &c., ver. Jesus Christ is risen. 6.) iii. Hebrew hekeb, means also, "for the reward," (Pagnin; Haydock; ver. Nothing official or authoritatively connected to the Magisterium. (Haydock) --- We must pray that God will take away the occasions of sin, and help us to advance in virtue. (St. Hilary) --- Protect me from falling. (St. Augustine) --- Cause. (St. Augustine) --- The way may here designate this life, (Worthington) or the law, (St. Augustine) or Jesus Christ, John xiv. (Berthier), Helper. (Calmet) --- The topaz was discovered only in the reign of Ptolemy, father of Philadelphus. But God's law bindeth for ever, as the rewards and punishments are eternal. The Scriptures frequently propose reward, the second, though less excellent motive, Matthew v. 12., Genesis xv. Now we hear the culmination of all this in a thanksgiving liturgy – we hear that “God’s love endures forever” (118:1-4), and the presider, once hard pressed, declares “the Lord, my strength and might, came to me as savior” (118:14, Ex 15:2), so that, as the assembly responds, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone” (118:22). Here on earth I am comforted with singing the praises of thy law, which makes the observers just. (Berthier) --- The word of God is as unchangeable as heaven. Psalm 118. Inasmuch as they oppose thy law. (Worthington), Mouth. We must love their persons and welfare, (St. Augustine) but hate their iniquity. (St. Jerome) (Calmet) --- Make me love thy commandments. (St. Jerome), Young. "The truth that is consistently displayed in Psalm 118 is that there is life, powerful victory and unending abundance of goodness in our Lord and Saviour." 23. "George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". (Worthington), Humbled me. Jesus Christ, according to St. Jerome. Thus every thing serves to excite the devotion of the saints, though the proud may deride their ingenuity. 26. God's law is always the same in substance. (Calmet), Vanity. (Challoner) --- We must search the law, not out of curiosity, but to practise it; (Haydock) otherwise we shall become more guilty. 10.) All agree, that the Hebrew may have this sense. (Berthier) --- True repentance requires lamentation, as well as a firm purpose of amendment, (Worthington) commissa diluere & abluta non interare. Still we acknowledge that we are useless servants, (Luke xvii. iii. (Berthier) --- Yet it was more easy to worship God in his temple, where every thing moved to piety; (Haydock) and this the psalmist desires, deeming it a new life. 26, 27.) I give thy law the preference, Psalm xviii. It refers to all the enemies of salvation, particularly to our own passions. Mercy. (Worthington), Heart. (Berthier) --- "This is my consolation in my distress." Now I am not ashamed to publish them. The expectation of thy promises has given me courage. The meaning of sehaphim is not well ascertained. By the ceremony of circumcision, &c., as we now engage by vows in baptism, to observe all the commandments. Hated. (Haydock) --- The prevaricating Jews are here designated, ver. 21.) The author of the psalm again speaks, Psalm 118:28-29. Portions of the psalm are, in the New Testament, applied to Christ; and it has been made a question whether it had, or had not, an original reference to him. 41.) The prophet might have all this in view. (Worthington), Directed. The Messias, (St. Hilary; ver. (Berthier), Morning. Behold. ], Let. (Haydock) --- Done. 1, 7.; (Calmet) shews, (St. Ambrose) and all dangerous objects. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 147) --- R. Solomon understands it literally, prescribing prayer twice before the reading of the decalogue, and once after in the morning; and in the afternoon, twice before and after the same lecture. 22. Psalm 118:9 "[It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." Ezra 3:10-11 suggests that Psalm 118 was sung at the founding of the second temple, and when they sang it, they attributed it to David (“according to the ordinance of David king of Israel,” Ezra 3:10 ). 25. (Worthington). (Worthington) --- This supports him under the punishment of sin. Do we do justice to the assembly’s responses in Psalm 118? (Protestants) (Berthier), Diligently. (Theodoret) (James ii. ad Eust.) Let me not imitate the wicked. In such dangers, I still remain faithful. Alleluia. (Worthington), And am. 122. Psalm 118 is also closely associated with Easter in the Catholic Church, and it is typically sung at the Easter Vigil and the morning Mass on Easter Sunday. (Worthington) --- Actual grace is requisite. (Berthier) --- God is ever ready to hear our just requests. (Haydock) --- Greek: Akedia, or torpor of mind, hinders the persecution of any business. The consecrations of medieval cathedrals associated the massive stone structures with Jerusalem, “the place of God’s tabernacling with the people.” The standard lesson was almost always drawn from the Book of Revelation: “I saw the holy city, and the New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, as beautiful as a bride dressed for her husband” (Rev 21:2). 23.) 21.) 9. (Challoner) --- So the bodies of the just are exposed to mortification, that they may become like new bottles, capable of containing the new wine of the gospel doctrine, Matthew ix. 20. (Berthier) --- The Scriptures are full of difficulties, and Daniel (ix. (Muis; Bossuet, &c.) --- It seems very probable, that David wrote it for the consolation of the captives. Hebrew also, "praise." They sang psalms, or songs, (verse 14). (Worthington) --- The threats of God have been put in execution, and we cannot doubt but the promised liberation will soon take place. St. Jerome, "for the eternal reward." 5.) (Haydock) --- The hatred of the wicked made the love of the beauty of the law increase in my breast. A tent is a small house made from animal skins. (Berthier) --- We may thus pray for grace, and spiritual life with confidence, if we be resolved to keep the commandments. The psalmist not only rose at midnight, but before sun-rise to meditate. 75.) Finding the new version too difficult to understand? (Menochius), See me advance in virtue. But this is unnecessary. (Calmet), Princes. Let me never go astray. (Worthington) --- Apostates particularly filled him with horror. 112.) Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 136. x. (Horace 3. The other reading is, however, more correct. She will not give up one article of faith, though all heretics would thus embrace every other part of her doctrine. In the Hebrew, like a bottle in the smoke. (Calmet), Riches. (Haydock) --- Remit the punishment of my sins, (Psalm cvi. Loss of blood often causes people to slumber. The commandments of God are called his testimonies, because they testify his holy will unto us. Pingback: Wedding Lectionary: Psalm 118: (24), 1 & 4, 24-25, 26-27, 28-29 | Catholic Sensibility. Men. With the just tending to perfection, I desire no other inheritance. The next verse is of the same import. that. Hebrew, "falsely perverted," (Montanus) in desire; (Calmet) or "having wished to pervert me without cause." (Calmet) --- His humility makes him fear, lest his desire should not be sincere. (Berthier), Justifications. 9. As Paul asks, “Do you think I can take parts of Christ’s body and join them to the body of a prostitute?” Likewise, we would need to become concerned that our individual bodies do form one body, that “to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good” (1 Cor 12:7). 24., and 31, 19.) The ancients, (ver. (Calmet) --- They were hung over the smoke, to make the wine old, or fit for drinking sooner. (Haydock). (Calmet), Slumbered. 10.) (Worthington), Wonderful. 1., and Ezechiel xxviii. (Haydock), Portion. (Calmet). They may, however, repent. The just are subject to fall, 1 John i. They have no compassion or wisdom, Isaias vi. 10. (Calmet) --- This ecclesiastical office consists of hymns, psalms, &c. (St. Isidore) --- Against it some have risen up, particularly against that part which was said in the night, pretending that God had made the night for rest; and hence they were called nuctazontes, or "drowsy" heretics. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;For His lovingkindness is everlasting. 17.) (Haydock) --- The just man wonders that he should feel such love, as he knows it is not his own growth, but a gift of God. (Worthington) --- The saints pray thus out of zeal for their good. (Worthington) --- An enlarged heart sometimes denotes the capacity of understanding, 3 Kings iv. (St. Augustine) (Theodoret) --- Hebrew, "wisdom," or discernment how to act, and knowledge of what regards thy law and revealed truths. 2.) (St. Benedict, reg. (Calmet) --- Confessors rejoice in meditation on God's words, which they shew forth in all their actions. (Colum. (St. Isidore, Of. Go to, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. 33. 2 Let the House of Israel say, 'His faithful love endures for ever.'. (Berthier), Correct. (Haydock) --- The servant of God will adhere to his duty, though his adversaries may be very powerful. 18. Gordon Churchyard. (Calmet) --- Heaviness, being such anxiety, as to be almost distracted. Such is the portion of the just, Romans v. 3. Becoming victims of hell, Matthew xxiv. (Calmet) --- Thus may they be induced to entertain that shame for sin which bringeth life, (Haydock) and cease to offend. --- They. The Babylonians probably laid falsehoods to the charge of the Jews, in order to oppress them, as they frequently accused Daniel. (Calmet) --- I have bewailed my past transgressions, and am resolved henceforward to live piously. The just are animated with the zeal of God, like St. Paul. 20 This is the LORD’s own gate, … Grown hard, like milk that is curdled and turned to cheese. That all thy ordinances are most equitable, (Worthington) and when I shall have faithfully put them in practice, Ecclesiasticus xv. It contains opinion, interpretation, and personal musings. 33. (Haydock) --- The Septuagint seem to have followed a better reading. i. (Berthier) (Deuteronomy xxvii. (Bellanger.) At the day of judgment, it will not suffice to have observed only some of the commandments. All nations compassed me about — The neighbouring nations, the Philistines, Syrians, Ammonites, Moabites, who were stirred up by the overthrows which David had given to some of them, by their jealousy at his growing greatness, and by their hatred against the true religion. This petition, with the praise of the law, is the subject of this psalm. With requisite fervour, (Worthington) and attention. 12. (Berthier) --- But shew me favour. 27. (St. Augustine) --- Reward. (Theodoret) (Calmet), Silver, above all the world. made them his study. (Calmet), Give. Conscious of his own insufficiently, he prays for grace to be justified. So the Septuagint of Aldus reads, though the Roman and Hebrew have, "I shall live," Deuteronomy xxx. No. --- Origen and Ven. Commentary on Psalm 118. (Worthington), Heart. (Calmet) --- Shall we hesitate whether to follow the narrow or the broad road? (Calmet), Cords. (St. Augustine) --- A patient thanks his physician for having used a necessary severity. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”. (Worthington), Covetousness. 1., and Romans viii. I watch over myself, and strive to keep my soul tranquil. (Calmet), Loved. 4 Let those who fear the Lordsay, “His steadfast love endures for ever.”. That’s it. (Atheneus xiii. (Haydock) --- The Jews confined themselves to their own divine books. Both night and morning, I prevented the usual hours of prayer. St. Jerome, (ep. (Worthington), Sworn. (Haydock) --- Kimchi says, he only indulged sleep the first three hours. The body of Jesus Christ is our Temple. vii. (Calmet) --- All the godly must suffer, 2 Timothy iii. Hebrew, "answer for," (St. Jerome) as a bondsman. (Worthington) (Wisdom ix. (Haydock) --- Pure as any thing which has passed through the fire. Bibliography InformationHaydock, George Leo. (Worthington), Of old. Hebrew, "dust," (Berthier) weighed down by concupiscence, (St. Augustine) and infected by the union with the body. Bible Commentary Early Church Fathers Medieval Patristic. Thy laws are just and true in all respects, though we may not be able to discern it always, Romans ix. But this is a Hebrew idiom, to imply the greatest diligence. But venial faults are not incompatible with justice. 8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord. 20.) 7., and Acts xxvi. (Theodoret), My. (Worthington), Mouth. Many different versions of this Psalm have been composed for Catholic liturgy. (Calmet), Lost. Idols, worldly prosperity, &c., (Psalm xxxvi. 4. Under tribulation, (St. Augustine) or to avoid the malice of those who pried into my conduct. (Calmet) --- Though after this life we can no longer observe them, the reward of our past virtue will remain for ever. Featuring the Church Fathers, Catholic Encyclopedia, Summa Theologica and more. --- Yet St. Jerome and others have the topaz, (Berthier) which St. Ambrose represents as the finest of precious stones. Change ). 10. (Berthier) --- The just entertain the same sentiments of the wicked as God does. When we have been most diligent, there still remains much to be done, and in many things we offend. Jesus tells the Pharisees that “you will not see me until (the time comes when) you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord’” (Lk 13:35), so that Psalm 118:26’s description of an entrance into the temple becomes a vision of Jerusalem welcoming its Messiah. (Confessions ix. (Calmet), Refined. (Berthier) --- We may also understand, This night of calamity, ver. b) This group of psalms called the Egyptian Haifa runs from Psalm 113 to 118. i) If you recall from two lessons ago, Psalm 113 is about being "called" by God. (St. Augustine, [Confessions?] (Worthington), Truth. (1-18) The coming of Christ in his kingdom. This 6. and 7. this 8. of life---9. a good 10. beginning---11. the hand 12. of discipline (or the heart)---13. from them 14. everlasting 15. help---16. the fountain (or eye) 17. of the mouth 18. of justice---19. the calling 20. of the head 21. of teeth 22. the signs." The enemies here mentioned were the Israelites, who attacked David, and not the Babylonians, who never knew God's law, or apostate captives, since we do not find that they attempted to injure Daniel, &c. (Berthier) --- Many, however, both at Ninive and Babylon prevaricated, Tobias i. 1 Alleluia! (Worthington), Iniquity. The Psalm continues with this, “O Lord, save us, O Lord, grant us success. (Berthier), Ever. (St. Augustine) --- A person must be well grounded not to yield on such occasions, when he is exposed to ridicule, &c., ver. 6., and cxxxvii. Though a person be endued with grace, he requireth more grace to resist temptations. George Haydock's Catholic Bible CommentaryPsalms 118. If we do not observe the law, we sin. (Haydock) --- Septuagint seem to have read differently essbothi, "I have," &c., instead of hishbatta, "thou hast destroyed." (Haydock) --- The Babylonians insultingly ask, Where is their God? (St. Jerome) (Haydock) --- Word. and St. Augustine (ser. Literally, "unto generation and generation," which the fathers explain of the true faith, which has subsisted in the synagogue and in the Church of Christ alone. (Haydock), Desired. that his loving kindness endures forever. Homer (Iliad A.) (St. Gregory, Mor. But others believe, that he arose in the third and last watch, ver. (Calmet), Earth. Or "shall understand." Note here, that in almost every verse of this psalm, (which in number are 176) the word and law of God, and the love and observance of it, are perpetually inculcated, under a variety of denominations, all signifying the same thing. All. To reward or punish. (Worthington), Reproach. Hebrew, "lying." 10.). (Worthington), Peace, in their own conscience, (Worthington) and prosperity, without fear of danger. (Calmet) --- He got up before the ordinary time, and prayed with earnestness. The eyes and all our senses lead to our ruin, Romans vii. (Nightingale) --- See N. G.'s letters to J. 4., and ix. Not even death can disturb those who belong to God, Romans viii. St. Augustine (tr. Literally, "do not cast me off." (Calmet), Song. Or wonted mercy. (Worthington) --- He does not beg never to be tempted, or in tribulation; (Haydock) but only that he may not yield to sin. (Worthington), Law. (Duport.) (Calmet), Sinners. (Berthier), In heaven. (Worthington) --- Such were the theology and histories of the pagans. (Calmet). This is because they sang the psalm at the feast of tree houses. Hebrew, Chaldean, &c., "The proud have dug pits for me, which is not conformable to thy law," (Calmet) but forbidden expressly. 55. de Temp.) (Worthington), Afraid. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” As Konrad Schaefer, OSB, reminds us, Psalm 118 is the concluding Psalm in the “Egyptian Hallel” (Psalms 113-118). and Luther have oppugned the same holy practice, though it be so conformable to Scripture and to the fathers. (Haydock), Live in grace and glory. The Greeks made use of a similar expression, to shew the danger of losing a treasure. (St. Ambrose), My ways. It is good to trust in the Lord. 3. (1-18) The coming of Christ in his kingdom. Amphoræ fumum bibere institutæ, Consule Tullo. (Berthier), Cursed. 8.) Aleph, &c., "the doctrine---2. of the house; 3. the plenitude, 4. of the tables (or holy scripture)---5. (Haydock) --- May we all obtain our liberty, (Calmet) or may they imitate my constancy. (Berthier) --- He is actuated by real charity. (Menochius). --- Unto good. (Berthier), Many. The disciples quote this same verse when Jesus enters into Jerusalem (Lk 19:38) on the back of a colt – a messianic sign (Zech 9:9). 19. Nimis. (Calmet) --- He rejoiceth thus in keeping the commandments, how difficult soever they may be. Wedding Lectionary: Psalm 118: (24), 1 & 4, 24-25, 26-27, 28-29 | Catholic Sensibility, Reconciliation Lectionary: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7, Fratelli Tutti 62: Love Exudes Compassion For All, Fratelli Tutti 61: The Bible Witnesses To Welcome, The Parish Blog of St. Edward the Confessor. (Calmet) --- The evangelical counsels of voluntary poverty, &c., are of this nature. 2., and Psalm lxxx 11. Our best, since so many prove rebellious, (Hebrews iv. (Berthier) --- Most of the fathers read, "in thy hands," under God's protection. 18, 24. (St. Jerome) --- If I have but a short time to live, I ardently seek for instruction, (Worthington) and wish to advance daily in virtue. (Haydock) --- Daniel spoke with great freedom to Nabuchodonosor, &c., Daniel ii. (Calmet) --- Christians formerly concealed the mysteries of religion with the utmost care. 1, 2. 7., &c.) --- St. Clement, as many suppose, (Worthington) or at least some author before the fourth century, (Haydock) explains the reason why we should pray at these set times; but cautions us not to join with heretics, neither in the Church nor at home. We must come to the practice of the law, (Calmet) and hate sin. (Calmet) --- My soul perishes through grief. (Worthington), Sight, whom I would not offend. The Prayer and Promise of Psalm 118. St. Cyprian, (or. To guard against the temptations of vanity. 6. So, let’s meditate on the resurrection with an image from Psalm 118: “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone” (118:22). Embrace every other part of her doctrine 3 let the house of the with. Man can not fulfil the law is odious, because it is written according to the ceremonial psalm 118 catholic commentary both! 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