Psalm 25, an acrostic psalm in Hebrew, runs to 22 verses. The alphabetical arrangement is lost in our translations. The psalmist seems to swing between two states, first soaring then penitential. Our selection is the first ten, more aspirational, verses. David then goes on to lament his failings and seek forgiveness in the second half. This theme … Continue reading Psalm 25, 2 Dec 18

This ‘sticky’ post is intended for South Woden readers If an elaborating post for the coming Sunday does not appear below, go to the Index pages in the menu for previous commentary Year C begins and Advent is adventing already! If you can take the lead for one week, sing verses or just turn up, … Continue reading Crystal Ball, Advent year C

'Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.' (12) Book IV opens with the only contribution by Moses to the psalter. Psalm 90 displays his grand vision: ‘For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night’. (4) … Continue reading Psalm 90, 4 Nov ’18