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We are called--and empowered!--to [[Praying_for_miracles#Rejoice_always|"rejoice always."]] | We are called--and empowered!--to [[Praying_for_miracles#Rejoice_always|"rejoice always."]] | ||
== "The Lord takes delight in his people" == | |||
; [http://www.usccb.org/bible/scripture.cfm?bk=Psalms&ch=149&v=23149001 Psalm 149] | |||
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<sup class="versenum">1</sup> Hallelujah! <br> | |||
Sing to the LORD a new song, <br> | |||
his praise in the assembly of the faithful.a <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">2</sup> Let Israel be glad in its maker, <br> | |||
the people of Zion rejoice in their king. <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">3</sup> Let them praise his name in dance, <br> | |||
make music with tambourine and lyre. <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">4</sup> For the LORD takes delight in his people, <br> | |||
honors the poor with victory. <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">5</sup> Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, <br> | |||
cry out for joy on their couches, <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">6</sup> With the praise of God in their mouths, <br> | |||
and a two-edged sword in their hands, <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">7</sup> To bring retribution on the nations, <br> | |||
punishment on the peoples, <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">8</sup> To bind their kings in shackles, <br> | |||
their nobles in chains of iron, <br> | |||
<sup class="versenum">9</sup> To execute the judgments decreed for them— <br> | |||
such is the glory of all God’s faithful. <br> | |||
Hallelujah! <br> | |||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 7 January 2012
"The last word is 'Joy!'" (Fr. Jake Randall, Notre Dame, early 80s).
"And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness." ~ Ps. 104:43.
“Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring news of great joy a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today, in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord†(Luke 2:10-11).
“All who would win joy,†George Gordon Lord Byron once remarked, “must share it; happiness was born a twin.â€
We are called--and empowered!--to "rejoice always."
"The Lord takes delight in his people"
1 Hallelujah!
Sing to the LORD a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the faithful.a
2 Let Israel be glad in its maker,
the people of Zion rejoice in their king.
3 Let them praise his name in dance,
make music with tambourine and lyre.
4 For the LORD takes delight in his people,
honors the poor with victory.
5 Let the faithful rejoice in their glory,
cry out for joy on their couches,
6 With the praise of God in their mouths,
and a two-edged sword in their hands,
7 To bring retribution on the nations,
punishment on the peoples,
8 To bind their kings in shackles,
their nobles in chains of iron,
9 To execute the judgments decreed for them—
such is the glory of all God’s faithful.
Hallelujah!
Links
- "When Christmas Isn't Christmas." Reflections on and antidotes to those who are having a "Blue Christmas."