The Vanderbilt Divinity Library tells us: During the Season after Pentecost, the Revised Common Lectionary offers two sets of parallel readings: The first set of "semicontinuous" OT readings follows major stories/themes, beginning in Year A with Genesis and ending in Year C with the later prophets. "Complementary" OT readings follow the historical tradition of thematically pairing … Continue reading Psalms 89 or 23 … or maybe 139, 19Jul15
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Psalm 105, 27 July 14
Psalm 105 is a song of praise, as indeed are 106 and 107 that follow. The opening lines sound familiar, as such phrases occur throughout the Bible: Confitemini Domino et invocate nomen ejus Give glory to the Lord, and call upon his name The next verse narrows the focus to set the theme as historical narrative, evidence that has provided confidence for … Continue reading Psalm 105, 27 July 14
Psalm 96, 25Dec13
Christmas Day at South Woden is a joyful and sometimes fairly noisy event. True, some of our membership are travelling away from Canberra: we shall miss you but wish you safe and happy visits. On the other hand, relatives, friends and particularly children and children's children (bearing new gifts) appear from far away places. Some of … Continue reading Psalm 96, 25Dec13
Psalm 72, 8 Dec 13
Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013. Image: Wikimedia commons Give the leader your justice O God. (v. 1) This psalm asks for the ruler to show justice, compassion and goodness to his people. Surely a common enough theme, but more poignant since we see how often rulers around the world are more interested in grasping power and its … Continue reading Psalm 72, 8 Dec 13
Psalm 119, 3 Nov 13
Our male voice group returns to lead us as we revisit that longest psalm, 119 - on this occasion from verse 137 to 144. Annotated text for singers may be found here > (Link will expire soon after 3 Nov.) We follow the familiar model of a cantor singing the first line or phrase, with all … Continue reading Psalm 119, 3 Nov 13
Psalm 119, 20 Oct 13
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. - Psalm 119:105 Great verse - perhaps you think back to Scripture Union days - but actually you won't hear it this Sunday, as it's just outside our Lectionary reading which includes verses 97 to 104. Never mind, the glow permeates … Continue reading Psalm 119, 20 Oct 13
Hildegard, 22 Sep 13
Chant after Spiritui sancto, a song about St Ursula and the eleven thousand virgins, by Hildegard of Bingen, for 22 Sep 13. To be presented by a women's group, accompanied by hurdy-gurdy, recorder and percussion, and with readings from the works of Hildegard. Download> LISTEN>
Psalms in the South 