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TLCA 2024
Date | Liturgy |
Psalm OneLicense ID |
Gospel Acc OneLicense ID |
Dec 3, 2023 |
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Psalm 80 Lord, make us turn to you |
tlca0001 | tlca04 |
Dec 8, 2023 |
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Psalm 98 Sing to the Lord a new song |
tlca0003 | tlca05 |
Dec 10, 2023 |
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT |
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Dec 12, 2023 |
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE |
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Dec 17, 2023 | THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT |
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Dec 24, 2023 |
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Psalm 89 For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord |
tlca0007 | tlca05 |
Dec 24, 2023 | THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Vigil Mass |
tlca0007 | tlca07 |
Dec 25, 2023 |
THE NATVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Mass During the Night Psalm 96 Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord |
tlca0008 | tlca07 |
Dec 25, 2023 |
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Mass at Dawn Psalm 97 A light will shine on us this day |
tlca0009 | tlca07 |
Dec 25, 2023 |
THE NATVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Mass During the Day Psalm 98 All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God |
tlca0010 | tlca06 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH |
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Jan 1, 2024 |
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD Psalm 67 May God bless us in his mercy |
tlca0012 | tlca07 |
Jan 7, 2024 | THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD |
tlca0013 | tlca07 |
Jan 14, 2024 |
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 40 Here am I, Lord |
tlca0015 | tlca06 |
Jan 21, 2024 |
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 25 Teach me your ways, O Lord |
tlca0016 | tlca07 |
Jan 28, 2024 |
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 95 If today you hear his voice |
tlca0020 | tlca06 |
Feb 5, 2024 |
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 147 Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted |
tlca0017 | tlca05 |
Feb 11, 2024 |
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 32 I turn to you, Lord |
tlca0018 | tlca05 |
Feb 14, 2024 |
ASH WEDNESDAY Psalm 51 Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned |
tlca0019 | tlca09 |
Feb 18, 2024 |
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 25 Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth |
tlca0021 | tlca09 |
Feb 25, 2024 |
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 116 I will walk before the Lord |
tlca0022 | tlca09 |
Mar 3, 2024 |
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 19 Lord, you have the words of everlasting life |
tlca0038 | tlca09 |
RCIA OPTION: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT |
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Mar 10, 2024 |
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 137 Let my tongue be silenced |
tlca0025 | tlca09 |
RCIA OPTION: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT |
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Mar 17, 2024 |
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 51 Create a clean heart in me, O God |
tlca0040 | tlca09 |
RCIA OPTION: FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT |
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Mar 24, 2024 |
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Psalm 22 My God, why have you abandoned me |
tlca0029 | tlca09 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
THURSDAY OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (Holy Thursday) Psalm 116 Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ |
tlca0030 | tlca09 |
Mar 29, 2024 |
FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (Good Friday) Psalm 31 Father, into your hands I commend my spirit |
tlca0098 | tlca09 |
Mar 30, 2024 | THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT | ||
following the first reading Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit |
tlca0032 | ||
or: Psalm 33 The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord |
tlca0033 | ||
following the second reading Psalm 16 You are my inheritance, O Lord |
tlca0034 | ||
following the third reading Exodus 15 Let us sing to the Lord |
tlca0035 | ||
following the fourth reading Psalm 30 I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me |
tlca0036 | ||
following the fifth reading Isaiah 12 You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation |
tlca0037 | ||
following the sixth reading Psalm 19 Lord, you have the words of everlasting life |
tlca0038 | ||
following the seventh reading Option A, when baptism is celebrated Psalm 42 Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God |
tlca0039 | ||
Option B, when baptism is not celebrated Isaiah 12 You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation |
tlca0037 | ||
Option C, when baptism is not celebrated Psalm 51 Create a clean heart in me, O God |
tlca0040 | ||
following the Epistle Psalm 118 Alleluia |
tlca0041 | ||
Mar 31, 2024 |
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD: At the Mass During the Day Psalm 118 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad |
tlca0042 | tlca08 |
Apr 7, 2024 |
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (Sunday of Divine Mercy) Psalm 118 Give thanks to the Lord for he is good |
tlca0043 | tlca06 |
Apr 14, 2024 |
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 4 Lord, let your face shine on us. |
tlca0044 | tlca08 |
Apr 21, 2024 |
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 118 The stone rejected by the builders |
tlca0045 | tlca07 |
Apr 28, 2024 |
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 22 I will praise you, Lord |
tlca0036 | tlca08 |
May 5, 2024 |
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 98 The Lord has revealed to the nations |
tlca0047 | tlca08 |
May 9 or 12, 2024 |
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Psalm 47 God mounts his thrown to shouts of joy |
tlca0048 | tlca06 |
May 12, 2024 |
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 103 The Lord has set his throne in heaven |
tlca0049 | tlca07 |
May 18, 2024 | PENTECOST SUNDAY: At the Vigil Mass (Extended Form) | ||
Psalm 33 Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own |
tlca0050 | ||
Daniel 3 Glory and praise for ever |
tlca0051 | ||
Psalm 19 Lord, you have the words of everlasting life |
tlca0038 | ||
Psalm 107 Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting |
tlca0053 | ||
Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth |
tlca0032 | ||
Gospel Acclamation | tlca06 | ||
May 19, 2024 |
PENTECOST SUNDAY: At the Mass During the Day Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth |
tlca0032 | tlca06 |
May 26, 2024 |
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Psalm 33 Blessed the people |
tlca0050 | tlca06 |
Jun 2, 2024 |
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi) Psalm 116 I will take the cup of salvation |
tlca0057 | tlca07 |
Jun 9, 2024 |
10th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 130 With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption |
tlca0097 | tlca07 |
Jun 16, 2024 |
11th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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Jun 23, 2024 |
12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 107 Give thanks to the Lord |
tlca0053 | tlca05 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 30 I will praise you, Lord |
tlca0036 | tlca06 |
Jul 7, 2024 |
14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 123 Our eyes are fixed on the Lord |
tlca0061 | tlca07 |
Jul 14, 2024 |
15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 85 Lord, let us see your kindness |
tlca0062 | tlca06 |
Jul 21, 2024 |
16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd |
tlca0026 | tlca07 |
Jul 28, 2024 |
17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 145 The hand of the Lord feeds us |
tlca0064 | tlca04 |
Aug 4, 2024 |
18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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Aug 11, 2024 |
19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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Aug 14, 2024 |
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: At the Vigil Mass Psalm 132 Lord, go up to the place of your rest |
tlca0067 | tlca07 |
Aug 15, 2024 |
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: At the Mass During the Day Psalm 45 The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold |
tlca0068 | tlca04 |
Aug 18, 2024 |
20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 34 Taste and see the goodness of the Lord |
tlca0066 | tlca05 |
Aug 25, 2024 |
21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 34 Taste and see the goodness of the Lord |
tlca0066 | tlca06 |
Sep 1, 2024 |
22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 15 The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord |
tlca0070 | tlca06 |
Sep 8, 2024 |
23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 146 Praise the Lord, my soul! |
tlca0071 | tlca05 |
Sep 15, 2024 |
24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 116 I will walk before the Lord |
tlca0022 | tlca04 |
Sep 22, 2024 |
25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 54 The Lord upholds my life |
tlca0073 | tlca07 |
Sep 29, 2024 |
26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 19 The precepts of the Lord |
tlca0074 | tlca07 |
Oct 6, 2024 |
27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 128 May the Lord bless us |
tlca0075 | tlca05 |
Oct 13, 2024 |
28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 90 Fill us with your love, O Lord |
tlca0076 | tlca07 |
Oct 20, 2024 |
29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 33 Lord, let your mercy be on us |
tlca0077 | tlca07 |
Oct 27, 2024 |
30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 126 The Lord has done great things for us |
tlca0078 | tlca06 |
Nov 1, 2024 |
ALL SAINTS Psalm 24 Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face |
tlca0080 | tlca05 |
Nov 3, 2024 |
31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 18 I love you, Lord, my strength |
tlca0079 | tlca07 |
Nov 10, 2024 |
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 146 Praise the Lord, my soul! |
tlca0071 | tlca07 |
Nov 17, 2024 |
33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 16 You are my inheritance, O Lord |
tlca0034 | tlca05 |
Nov 24, 2024 |
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE |
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Nov 28, 2024 |
THANKSGIVING DAY Psalm 113 Blessed be the name of the Lord, for ever |
tlca0083 | tlca04 |
TLCA 2023
Date | Liturgy |
Psalm OneLicense ID |
Gospel Acc OneLicense ID |
Nov 27 (2022) |
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Psalm 122 Let us go rejoicing |
tlca0120 | tlca04 |
Dec 4 |
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Psalm 72 Justice shall flourish in his time |
tlca0122 | tlca07 |
Dec 8 |
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Psalm 98 Sing to the Lord a new song |
tlca0003 | tlca05 |
Dec 11 | THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT |
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Dec 12 |
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Judith 13 You are the highest honor of our race |
tlca0004 | tlca04 |
Dec 18 |
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Psalm 24 Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory |
tlca0123 | tlca07 |
Dec 24 | THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Vigil Mass |
tlca0007 | tlca07 |
Dec 25 |
THE NATVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Mass During the Night Psalm 96 Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord |
tlca0008 | tlca07 |
Dec 25 |
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Mass at Dawn Psalm 97 A light will shine on us this day |
tlca0009 | tlca07 |
Dec 25 |
THE NATVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS): At the Mass During the Day Psalm 98 All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God |
tlca0010 | tlca06 |
2023 | |||
Jan 1 |
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD Psalm 67 May God bless us in his mercy |
tlca0012 | tlca07 |
Jan 8 | THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD |
tlca0013 | tlca07 |
Jan 15 |
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 40 Here am I, Lord |
tlca0015 | tlca07 |
Jan 22 |
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 27 The Lord is my light |
tlca0096 | tlca05 |
Jan 29 |
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 146 Blessed are the poor in spirit |
tlca0124 | tlca05 |
Feb 5 |
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 112 The just man is a light in darkness |
tlca0125 | tlca07 |
Feb 12 |
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 119 Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord |
tlca0128 | tlca04 |
Feb 19 |
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 103 The Lord is Kind and Merciful |
tlca0094 | tlca05 |
Feb 22 |
ASH WEDNESDAY Psalm 51 Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned |
tlca0019 | tlca09 |
Feb 26 |
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 51 Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned |
tlca0019 | tlca09 |
Mar 5 |
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 33 Lord, let your mercy be on us |
tlca0077 | tlca09 |
Mar 12 |
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 95 If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts |
tlca0020 | tlca09 |
Mar 19 |
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd |
tlca0026 | tlca09 |
Mar 26 |
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Psalm 130 With the Lord there is mercy |
tlca0097 | tlca09 |
Apr 2 |
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Psalm 22 My God, why have you abandoned me |
tlca0029 | tlca09 |
Apr 6 |
THURSDAY OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (Holy Thursday) Psalm 116 Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ |
tlca0030 | tlca09 |
Apr 7 |
FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (Good Friday) Psalm 31 Father, into your hands I commend my spirit |
tlca0098 | tlca09 |
Apr 8 | THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT | ||
following the first reading Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit |
tlca0032 | ||
or: Psalm 33 The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord |
tlca0033 | ||
following the second reading Psalm 16 You are my inheritance, O Lord |
tlca0034 | ||
following the third reading Exodus 15 Let us sing to the Lord |
tlca0035 | ||
following the fourth reading Psalm 30 I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me |
tlca0036 | ||
following the fifth reading Isaiah 12 You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation |
tlca0037 | ||
following the sixth reading Psalm 19 Lord, you have the words of everlasting life |
tlca0038 | ||
following the seventh reading Option A, when baptism is celebrated Psalm 42 Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God |
tlca0039 | ||
Option B, when baptism is not celebrated Isaiah 12 You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation |
tlca0037 | ||
Option C, when baptism is not celebrated Psalm 51 Create a clean heart in me, O God |
tlca0040 | ||
following the Epistle Psalm 118 Alleluia |
tlca0041 | ||
Apr 9 |
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD: At the Mass During the Day Psalm 118 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad |
tlca0042 | tlca08 |
Apr 16 |
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (Sunday of Divine Mercy) Psalm 118 Give thanks to the Lord for he is good |
tlca0043 | tlca06 |
Apr 23 |
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 16 Lord, you will show us the path of life |
tlca0130 | tlca08 |
Apr 30 |
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd |
tlca0026 | tlca07 |
May 7 |
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 33 Lord, let your mercy be on us |
tlca0077 | tlca08 |
May 14 |
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 66 Let all the earth cry out to God with joy |
tlca0105 | tlca08 |
May 18 or 21 |
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Psalm 47 God mounts his thrown to shouts of joy |
tlca0048 | tlca06 |
May 21 |
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psalm 27 I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living |
tlca0131 | tlca07 |
May 27 | PENTECOST SUNDAY: At the Vigil Mass (Extended Form) | ||
Psalm 33 Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own |
tlca0050 | ||
Daniel 3 Glory and praise for ever |
tlca0051 | ||
Psalm 19 Lord, you have the words of everlasting life |
tlca0038 | ||
Psalm 107 Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting |
tlca0053 | ||
Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth |
tlca0032 | ||
Gospel Acclamation | tlca06 | ||
May 28 |
PENTECOST SUNDAY: At the Mass During the Day Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth |
tlca0032 | tlca06 |
Jun 4 |
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Daniel 3 Glory and praise for ever! |
tlca0051 | tlca06 |
Jun 11 |
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi) Psalm 147 Praise the Lord, Jerusalem |
tlca0129 | tlca07 |
Jun 18 |
11th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 100 We are his people, the sheep of his flock |
tlca0099 | tlca07 |
Jun 25 |
12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 69 Lord, in your great love, answer me |
tlca0132 | tlca07 |
Jul 2 |
13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 89 For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord |
tlca0007 | tlca07 |
Jul 9 |
14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 145 I will praise your name for ever |
tlca0100 | tlca04 |
Jul 16 |
15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 65 The seed that falls on good ground |
tlca0133 | tlca06 |
Jul 23 |
16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 86 Lord, you are good and forgiving |
tlca04 | |
Jul 30 |
17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 119 Lord, I love your commands |
tlca04 | |
Aug 6 |
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD Psalm 97 The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth |
tlca0102 | tlca06 |
Aug 13 | 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
tlca0062 | tlca06 |
Aug 14 |
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: At the Vigil Mass Psalm 132 Lord, go up to the place of your rest |
tlca0067 | tlca07 |
Aug 15 |
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: At the Mass During the Day Psalm 45 The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold |
tlca0068 | tlca04 |
Aug 20 |
20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 67 O God, let all the nations praise you! |
tlca0101 | tlca05 |
Aug 27 |
21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 138 Lord, your love is eternal |
tlca06 | |
Sep 3 |
22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 63 My soul is thirsting for you, O lord my God |
tlca06 | |
Sep 10 |
23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 95 If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts |
tlca0020 | tlca07 |
Sep 17 |
24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 103 The Lord is kind and merciful |
tlca04 | |
Sep 24 |
25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 145 The Lord is near to all who call upon him |
tlca06 | |
Oct 1 |
26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 25 Remember your mercies, O Lord |
tlca07 | |
Oct 8 |
27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 80 The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel |
tlca07 | |
Oct 15 |
28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 23 I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life |
tlca06 | |
Oct 22 |
29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 96 Give the Lord glory and honor |
tlca05 | |
Oct 29 |
30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 18 I love you, Lord, my strength |
tlca0079 | tlca07 |
Nov 1 |
ALL SAINTS Psalm 24 Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face |
tlca0080 | tlca05 |
Nov 5 |
31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 131 In you, Lord, I have found my peace |
tlca0139 | tlca05 |
Nov 12 |
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 63 My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God |
tlca07 | |
Nov 19 |
33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm 128 Blessed are those who fear the Lord |
tlca06 | |
Nov 23 |
THANKSGIVING DAY Psalm 113 Blessed be the name of the Lord, for ever |
tlca0083 | tlca04 |
Nov 26 |
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd |
tlca0026 | tlca06 |
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Some History
The Psalms have always been an important part of Catholic liturgy. The Liturgy of the Hours is centered on chanting or recitation of the Psalms, using fixed melodic formulas known as psalm tones. Early Catholics employed the Psalms widely in their individual prayers also; however, as knowledge of Latin (the language of the Roman Rite) became uncommon, this practice ceased among the unlearned. However, until the end of the Middle Ages, it was not unknown for the laity to join in the singing of the Little Office of Our Lady, which was a shortened version of the Liturgy of the Hours providing a fixed daily cycle of twenty-five psalms to be recited, and nine other psalms divided across Matins.
The work of Bishop Richard Challoner in providing devotional materials in English meant that many of the psalms were familiar to English-speaking Catholics from the eighteenth century onwards. Challoner translated the entirety of the Lady Office into English, as well as Sunday Vespers and daily Compline. He also provided other individual Psalms such as 129/130 for prayer in his devotional books. Challoner is also noted for revising the Douay-Rheims Bible, and the translations he used in his devotional books are taken from this work.
Until the Second Vatican Council the Psalms were either recited on a one-week or, less commonly (as in the case of Ambrosian rite), two-week cycle. Different one-week schemata were employed: most secular clergy followed the Roman distribution, while Monastic Houses almost universally followed that of St Benedict, with only a few congregations (such as the Benedictines of St Maur) following individualistic arrangements. The Breviaryintroduced in 1974 distributed the psalms over a four-week cycle. Monastic usage varies widely. Some use the four-week cycle of the secular clergy, many retain a one-week cycle, either following St Benedict's scheme or another of their own devising, while others opt for some other arrangement.
Official approval was also given to other arrangements (see "Short" Breviaries in the 20th and early 21st century America for an in-progress study) by which the complete Psalter is recited in a one-week or two-week cycle. These arrangements are used principally by Catholic contemplative religious orders, such as that of the Trappists (see for example the Divine Office schedule at New Melleray Abbey).
The General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours, 122 sanctions three modes of singing/recitation for the Psalms:
- directly (all sing or recite the entire psalm);
- antiphonally (two choirs or sections of the congregation sing or recite alternate verses or strophes); and
- responsorially (the cantor or choir sings or recites the verses while the congregation sings or recites a given response after each verse).
Of these three the antiphonal mode is the most widely followed.
Over the centuries, the use of complete Psalms in the liturgy declined. After the Second Vatican Council (which also permitted the use of vernacular languages in the liturgy), longer psalm texts were reintroduced into the Mass, during the readings. The revision of the Roman Missal after the Second Vatican Council reintroduced the singing or recitation of a more substantial section of a Psalm, in some cases an entire Psalm, after the first Reading from Scripture. This Psalm, called the Responsorial Psalm, is usually sung or recited responsorially, although the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 61 permits direct recitation.