Bless the LORD, my soul;
all my being, bless his holy name!
Bless the LORD, my soul;
and do not forget all his gifts,
For as the heavens tower over the earth,
so his mercy towers over those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our sins from us. (Psalm 103:1-2,11-12 NABRE)
The speaker in this hymn begins by praising God for personal benefits, then moves on to God’s mercy toward all the people. After today's passage, the psalmist observes that not even sin can destroy that mercy, for the eternal God is well aware of the people’s human fragility. And the psalmist concludes by inviting the heavenly beings to join in praise.*
Today, on this Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter, I will pray day eight of the Novena to the Holy Spirit.
Our Lady of Fatima, Mary, under this title which recalls your appearance to the children near Fatima in Portugal, pray for us.
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