A Passionate Plea: Explanatory Notes on Psalm 7
Reflecting on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day after Sunday (Year C)
Scripture
For information on semicontinuous and complementary readings in the season after Pentecost or Ordinary Time, click here.
Semicontinuous: Psalm 7; Amos 3:9—4:5; James 2:1-7
Complementary: Psalm 25:11-20; Job 24:1-8; James 2:1-7
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Prayer
God of justice, your word is light and truth. Let your face shine on us to restore us, that we may walk in your way, seeking justice and doing good. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)
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Reflection
The psalmist cries out for justice, asserting his innocence and appealing to God’s righteousness in judging both the wicked and the righteous.
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