The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 333: The Psalms (2025)
Nov 29, 2025
Dive into the power of the Psalms as essential prayers that connect us to God. Learn how they nourish faith while expressing our deepest beliefs, and discover their role in both personal and communal prayer. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus' connection to the Psalms, revealing their ongoing significance in Church life. Explore various forms of Psalms, from hymns to laments, each conveying simplicity and a trustful submission to God. This reflection promises to deepen your understanding and appreciation of these timeless scriptures.
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Psalms As The Masterwork Of Prayer
- The Psalms are the Old Testament's masterwork of prayer that fuse personal and communal voices.
- Prayed and fulfilled in Christ, they remain essential and timely for the Church's prayer life.
Begin With Psalms Of Praise
- Start moments of your day with praise by praying Psalms of praise to lift your heart toward God.
- Use the Psalter to intentionally give God praise whenever you need to reorient your relationship with Him.
Psalms Nourish Memory And Hope
- The Psalms both nourish believers and express their faith by recalling past saving events and looking to the future.
- Their reminders of God's past faithfulness strengthen trust for present and future trials.
