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Friday, June 7, 2024

The Abyss

 

R. (1b) Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
or:
R. Alleluia.
They who sailed the sea in ships,
    trading on the deep waters,
These saw the works of the LORD
    and his wonders in the abyss.
R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
or:
R. Alleluia.
His command raised up a storm wind
    which tossed its waves on high.
They mounted up to heaven; they sank to the depths;
    their hearts melted away in their plight.
R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
or:
R. Alleluia.
They cried to the LORD in their distress;
    from their straits he rescued them,
He hushed the storm to a gentle breeze,
    and the billows of the sea were stilled.
R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
or:
R. Alleluia.
They rejoiced that they were calmed,
    and he brought them to their desired haven.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his kindness
    and his wondrous deeds to the children of men.
R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
or:
R. Alleluia.

STUDIUM:

These particular verses are addressed to those who are tossed about by storms.  Sometimes, we feel like we can't catch a break.  No matter what happens, God is there.  He is loving and kind to those in distressed.

MEDITATIO:

Sometimes the storms are personal and more often it's national politics, and international problems.  The world is a mess.  The prince of this world is having his hay day.  How much longer before You come, Lord.

ORATIO:

Lord, only You can calm this world's storms.  Bless us, Lord.

CONTEMPLATIO:

Come quickly, Lord.



ADDEDNUM: Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

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