This weekend we celebrate the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C. Much like last Sunday, today's readings remind us that the Lord is merciful to those who cry out to him with humble hearts.
The Psalm for today really sums up all the readings in the response itself. Taken from chapter 34, the response is
"The Lord hears the cry of the poor."
As often occurs, the communion antiphon for today is almost like a response to the psalm. Whereas the psalm proclaims the Lord's eternal care for the lowly, the communion antiphon thanks God for his "saving help."
Taken from Psalm chapter 20 verse 6, we read:
"We will ring out our joy at your saving help
and exult in the name of our God."
Featured Songs:
Psalm 34: The Cry of the Poor (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-34-the-cry-of-the-poor-de-la-torre-30th-ot-c/
Communion Antiphon: Psalm 20:6 (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-30th-ot/
Out of the Deep I Call (Sir Henry Williams Baker, SOUTHWELL William Daman [1579])
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/out-of-the-deep-i-call/
Episode web page:
https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-c/
