October 20, 2006

Balm of the Psalms

Happened across Psalm 73 the other day:
“Though I tried to understand all this, it was too difficult for me, Till I entered the sanctuary of God and came to understand their end.”
…and how true that so often the things that are completely un-understandable become understandable during Eucharistic Adoration or Mass.
“Since my heart was embittered and my soul deeply wounded, I was stupid and could not understand; I was like a brute beast in your presence. Yet I am always with you; you take hold of my right hand.”
Oh the Psalmist is a gift to us because he is not so holy that we cannot relate to him! How wonderful that God set down before us someone likewise confused and groping. A great comfort indeed.

No comments: